Cognitive scientist and author.
“The ultimate purpose of language is to convey meaning.”
“The mind is what the brain does.”
“Violence has declined over long stretches of time, and today we may be living in the most peaceful era in our species' existence.”
“Language is a window into human nature.”
“Reason is not optional; it is essential.”
“Human nature is complex, but it is not unknowable.”
“Progress is not inevitable, but it is possible.”
