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EUGENE SMITH The world just does not fit conveniently into the format of a 35mm camera. W. EUGENE SMITH If transportation technology was moving along as fast as microprocessor technology, then the day aft... W. DANIEL HILLIS A human body is a conversation going on, both within the cells and between the cells, and they'r... W. DANIEL HILLIS Of course, a movie is in constant flux. W. D. RICHTER Why not a space flower? Why do we always expect metal ships? W. D. RICHTER I think, of all the holidays we celebrate, my least favorite is Earth Day. For one thing, I never kn... W. BRUCE CAMERON With a 3D printer, you could build your own car, one part at a time. When you were finished, you'... W. BRUCE CAMERON 3D printers give us what we've all been craving: another reason to talk to technical support. Wh... W. BRUCE CAMERON When you have a half slice of chocolate pie, it's as if you owe yourself the other half - what... W. BRUCE CAMERON Most of what happens in the world is far beyond a dog's comprehension, so they must turn to thei... W. BRUCE CAMERON I am a newspaper columnist and a professional screenwriter, but my real love is the novel for all th... W. BRUCE CAMERON Not too many people know it, but when I was in junior high, I was a pretty tough kid and was the lea... W. BRUCE CAMERON