“Sir Isaac Newton famously said that he had achieved everything by standing on the shoulders of giants—the scientific men whose findings he built upon. The same might be said about silicon. After germanium did all the work, silicon became an icon, and germanium was banished to periodic table obscurity.”
Source: The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
““Silicon is the secret ingredient behind modern technology—it's in everything from computer chips to solar panels.”
Source: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Alchemical Wizards - Book 2
“Your mind is inside a machine Bob but make no mistake, you are alive," said Steve.
"Inside me are a lot of watery parts that pretty much do the same thing, "
explained Steve, trying to downplay the difference.
Bob was silent and stared at the parts in the open hatch.
"I'm built with those black rocks we call
carbon and you're built with sandstone or
silicon. There is hardly any difference,
" said Steve reassuringly.”
Source: The Word of Bob: an AI Minecraft Villager
“Die alternatief vir krummels-gooi vir die armes is nie om brode te gooi nie, maar om 'n maaltyd te deel.”
Source: Alle sondaars welkom: Gedagtes oor God en die grense van mense
“God is ’n vreemde Kunstenaar. Hy skilder skilderye wat self ook kan skilder.”
“Ons is geneig om te soek na bewyse wat ons angstigheid regverdig. Ons doen dit, dikwels onbewustelik, deur die stories wat ons vrese bevestig ernstig op te neem, en dié wat die teendeel bewys met agterdog te beluister.
Onbekend is onbemind. Die enigste teenvoeter vir groeiende vooroordele en die vrese wat daarmee saamgaan, is dat ons dit doelbewus nader aan mekaar waag, en dat ons leer om met ons ore te luister en nie met ons ego’s nie.”
Source: Alle sondaars welkom: Gedagtes oor God en die grense van mense
“God believes in humans”
“To achieve your dreams, you must possess the courage to persevere. The journey of life often presents obstacles that test your determination, but it is in these challenging moments that true character is revealed. Embrace your current circumstances and let your passion drive you toward success. Remember, every great achievement begins with a commitment to persevere. Stay resolute in your pursuit of dreams, regardless of the time it may take. With steadfast dedication, you can transform your dreams into reality.”
Source: Exploring the Explosive Power of Big Dreams
“I think everyone that’s racist should stop calling others racist”
Source: Confessions oor kerkwees
“we'd rather look better and feel better, than become better - this is the great compromise that keeps us from growing spiritually...”
Source: Alle sondaars welkom: Gedagtes oor God en die grense van mense