"The levers of power have been tipping toward the public, thanks to social media."

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“As citizen journalists and bloggers are becoming more important in news gathering and timely dissemination, mainstream media has found an important ally in the Fifth Estate.”

“Teachers, not students, are the ones who are failing. As Albert Einstein said that “all religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree,” the detachment of philosophy – the forefather of all knowledge and academic disciplines – from mathematics, sciences, and technology is the fundamental reason for failure in modern-day K-12 and higher education.”

“Albert Einstein achieved immortality, just like Socrates did. Life with a purpose leads to immortality.”

“Diversity and integration are also needed in science and technology. Pride and prejudice are obstacles to scientific advancements and truth seeking.”

“Every major technological innovation propels humanity forward to the point of no return.”

“The two-way street of Total Information Awareness is the road that leads to a more transparent and complete picture of ourselves, our governments, and our world.”

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