The Encyclopedia Galactica defines a robot as a mechanical apparatus designed to do the work of a man. The marketing division of… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
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“One of the major problems encountered in time travel is not that of becoming your own father or mother. There is no… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
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2,000 years ago one man got nailed to a tree for saying how great it would be if everyone was nice to each other… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
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People always make this totally artificial distinction between what is commercial and what is good. They quote that maxim "Nobody ever lost money underestimating… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
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