Brian Christian Quotes

Everything starts to break down, however, when a species gains language. What we talk about isn’t what we experience—we speak chiefly of interesting things, and those tend to be things that are uncommon.

Brian Christian

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If even in science there is no a way of judging a theory but by assessing the number, faith and vocal energy of its supporters, then this must be even more so in the social sciences: truth lies in power.

Imre Lakatos
- Power
- Truth
- Science
The poorer people and criminals of Mexico who are not very religious but not quite atheists, either, worship Saint Death.

Karl Pilkington
- People
- Death
- Religious
One reason why I don't drink is because I wish to know when I am having a good time.

Nancy Astor
- Time
- Good
- Reason
I tried the broadcasting thing, the coaching thing, but I'll never replace the competitive feeling of being out on the field when we were players.

Gary Carter
- Feeling
- Never
- Coaching
What there is no dispute about is whether or not China is a currency manipulator. They are a currency manipulator. They actively intervene every single day to keep the value of their currency less than it would be against the dollar than if it floated freely. We think. Even China barely disputes that.

Adam Davidson
- Think
- Single
- Day
The idea that modernisation makes for enhanced national power and rapid progress and helps everyone achieve greater happiness has its origins in the astonishing political, economic and military successes of western Europe in the 19th century.

Pankaj Mishra