"Plot and character are virtually the same thing."
About Daniel Keys Moran
Daniel Keys Moran — Life and Legacy
Daniel Keys Moran is a significant figure in science fiction, recognized for his incisive exploration of freedom and control within the context of technology. His notable work, 'The Last Dancer', delves into the complexities of human autonomy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Moran's core ideas challenge the conventional narratives surrounding technology, often emphasizing its potential to both liberate and constrain. He famously stated, 'The future is already here—it's just not evenly distributed,' a reflection of his belief that technological advancements can exacerbate societal inequalities. This perspective reveals his critical stance on how innovation can be misused to reinforce existing power structures. The relevance of Moran's quotes lies in their ability to provoke thought about the implications of technological progress. His insights encourage readers to consider the balance between embracing innovation and safeguarding individual freedoms, making his work a vital part of contemporary discussions on technology and society.
Quote collection
Daniel Keys Moran quotes
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"You can have data without information, but you cannot have information without data."
"An attempt to write nothing but characterization will soon bog down; I for one don't want to have somebody tell me about someone else."
"Actors are good liars; writers are good liars with good memories."
"Police do not belong in war zones."
"As a fiscal conservative, I think that our government should pay for itself."
"You want to balance the budget in this country? We change the salary structure for Congress and the President. Every year they don't balance the budget, we don't pay them."
"If there is a substantial difference between a gay couple and a childless heterosexual couple, I'm unable to see it."
"It's very strange writing science fiction in a world that moves as fast as ours does."
"Our species is on the verge of changes that will fundamentally alter what it means to be human... and we are the people driving that change."
"Its obvious, but perhaps worth saying, that happiness has virtually nothing to do with the state of your intellect."
"The federal debt in this country is principally of Republican design."
"Writers, all the good ones, are Natural Born Liars."
"If a liberal political philosophy stands for anything, and I am no longer sure it does, then it must mean that we are committed to the leveling of the playing field for everyone."
"The welfare system in the United States is vile."
"I'm a nerd and you bet I love what I do. I am so damn good at it."
"So, we, as human beings, live in a very imprecise world. A world where our perceptions of reality are far more important than actual reality."
"Well, the future of the Internet is... Reality."
"Never test for an error condition you don't know how to handle."