“The story of resource extraction has only two cases, okay? In the first case, the extractors arrive and make the local ruler an offer. Being selfish, he takes it and he becomes rich—never so rich as the extractors, but compared… — Neil Clarke Copy Share Image
“The story of resource extraction has only two cases, okay? In the first case, the extractors arrive and make the local ruler an offer.… — Neil Clarke Copy Share Image
“Consciousness is expensive,” she said. “This is a problem for totalitarian states. A human being with interest in leisure, art, agency—a human being who… — Neil Clarke Copy Share Image
“When you’re young, money is important, a house is important, a car is important—everything is important—and yet you still end up neglecting the most… — Neil Clarke Copy Share Image
