3 Larry Niven Quotes on Science

Larry Niven quotes on science

34. We follow the scientists around and look over their shoulders. They're watching their feet: provable mistakes are bad for them. We're looking as far ahead as we can, and we don't get penalized for mistakes.

37. Cheap superconductors imply maglev trains everywhere. Computers could get big again, with RAM/ROM rising by powers of forty and fifty, if superconductors shed the heat. Laser handguns against superconducting armor. I'm not predicting; I just love playing with superconductors.

59. I don't run ahead of science. I follow as close as I can, and I peer over their shoulders while the scientists are watching their feet.