“ My personal fascination with the power of the crowd has been growing: Exactly what can a 'crowd' accomplish? We know crowds can raise billions of dollars, create Wikipedia, and even design and build small autonomous drones. But how about something large and complex like designing a new car, and maybe someday even a spaceship? ”

“ Super-ambitious goals tend to be unifying and energizing to people but only if they believe there's a chance of success. ”

“ After more than a decade as the editor of 'Wired' magazine, Chris Anderson started the company of his dreams - a robotics manufacturing company called 3D Robotics - to produce the autonomous flying vehicles coming out of DIY Drones. ”

“ If anyone has seen success and failure on a global stage, it's my friend Steve Forbes. ”

“ At its core, bitcoin is a smart currency designed by very forward-thinking engineers. It eliminates the need for banks, gets rid of credit card fees, currency exchange fees, money transfer fees, and reduces the need for lawyers in transitions... all good things. ”

“ Many people who try to do big bold things in the world find out it's not about the money or the technology: It's about the regulatory hurdles that will try and stop you. ”

“ If the government regulates against use of drones or stem cells or artificial intelligence, all that means is that the work and the research leave the borders of that country and go someplace else. ”

“ Because it's cheaper and easier to fly than ever before, air travel is becoming democratized. ”

“ If you have a fear of flying, don't. The data are very clear: If you have to travel someplace, the safest way is by airplane. ”

“ When hiring, trust your feelings. ”