Some things, like the orbits of the planets, can be calculated far into the future. But that's atypical. In most contexts, there… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
Computer power grows according to Moore's law, as does the sophistication of handheld devices. — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
Post-human intelligence will develop hypercomputers with the processing power to simulate living things - even entire worlds. Perhaps advanced beings could use… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
In our interconnected world, novel technology could empower just one fanatic, or some weirdo with a mindset of those who now design… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
There may be organic life out there, or maybe machines created by long-dead civilizations, but any signals, even if they are difficult… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
And we should keep our minds open, or at least ajar, to concepts on the fringe of science fiction. Flaky American futurologists… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
Some claim that computers will, by 2050, achieve human capabilities. Of course, in some respects they already have. — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
One of the computer models for a four degree temperature rise would give rise to a 10 degree temperature rise in Africa.… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
A monkey is unaware that atoms exist. Likewise, our brainpower may not stretch to the deepest aspects of reality. The bedrock nature of space… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
When scientists are asked what they are working on, their response is seldom 'Finding the origin of the universe' or 'Seeking to cure cancer.'… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
“The Sun contains about a thousand times more mass than Jupiter. If it were cold, gravity would squeeze it a million times denser than… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
“We, and the visible universe around us, may exist only because of a difference in the ninth decimal place between the numbers of quarks… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
Crucial to science education is hands-on involvement: showing, not just telling; real experiments and field trips and not just 'virtual reality.' — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
I have no religious belief myself, but I don't think we should fight about it. In particular, I think that we should not rubbish… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
“More energy is needed to rise a millimetre above a neutron star's surface than to break completely free of Earth's gravity. A pen dropped… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
The next humans to walk on the moon may be Chinese. Only China seems to have the resources, the dirigiste government, and the willingness… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
If we ever established contact with intelligent life on another world, there would be barriers to communication. First, they would be many light years… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
There is an ever-widening gap between what science allows and what we should actually do. There are many doors science can open that should… — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
An insect is more complex than a star..and is a far greater challenge to understand. — Martin Rees Copy Share Image
