Newton Lee

"Super longevity motivates people to think very long-term, protect the environment, recycle, prevent wars and destructions, and do everything possible to achieve a better quality of life instead of leaving a big mess to the next generation to fix."

"Scientists are some of the most patient people in history. They can set up laboratory experiments that last for months, years, decades, and centuries."

"Faith healers have gotten one thing right: the human body can detect and defeat all types of diseases including cancer—the second leading cause of death in America. Our mind and body are closely connected. But faith healers have neglected one important point: the complex human brain—created in the image of God—is meant to invent new technologies including medical treatments for our mind and body."

"If humans are to colonize another planet, we better have a powerful immune system to protect us from deadly new pathogens. H.G. Wells’ novel The War of the Worlds reminds us that the invading Martians overpowered humans but were killed by earthly pathogens to which they had no immunity."

"Is gene editing less ethical than human beings killing one another at wars and destroying wildlife on earth? A biomass study showed that humankind represents just 0.01% of all living things on the planet, and yet humanity has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and half of all plants."

"Social media does not incite violence. On the contrary, social media can be used to gauge public sentiments and to warn people of potential dangers."

"Words are powerful, especially when emotions run high, which can lead to dire consequences."

"Disinformation meant to deceive and mislead people quickly takes on a life of its own as ardent followers unwittingly spread misinformation; and misinformation proliferates like a multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, benefiting mostly the one on top of the pyramid."

"In the social media world of immediacy without proper fact checks, deepfakes and shallowfakes are only making it harder for the public to discern the difference between truth and error."

"What we need is a more civilized free speech with respect and dignity."

"The lack of concern for others—coupled with misinformation and disinformation—can be lethal."

"Twitter amplifies both true and false information in real time, making it more constructive or destructive depending on the content."

"Notwithstanding human ignorance spreading misinformation and disinformation, freedom of speech is essential."

"All joking aside, misinformation and disinformation on social media are no laughing matter when it comes to national security and personal safety."

"Is it possible to strike a balance between individual privacy and national security? The answer lies in social media where individuals and groups are willing to share information publicly, enabling government officials to collect and analyze data without warrant and constitutional violation."

"Time after time, social media and the Internet are viewed as a serious threat to dictators and, conversely, a liberating platform for democracy."

"Ethical policies are ideal, but results may vary depending on society’s moral compass."

"Once the genie is out of the bottle, there is no easy way to stop the dissemination of leaked or stolen information."

"Twitter enables people to help each other in real time, which can be more efficient and effective than any government services."

"Long before reality TV and social media, Andy Warhol correctly predicted in 1968 that “in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.”"

"Until parents step up to the challenge of responsive parenting in the digital age, legislation may be necessary to keep an eye on social media platforms."

"In the 20th century, multi-level marketing revolutionized direct selling. In the 21st century, social media is poised to revolutionize Wall Street."

"The formidable power of social media can be both liberating and scary."

"For better or worse, the digital world and the physical world are increasingly intertwined."

"Social media such as Twitter takes crime fighting to the whole new level of immediacy."

"Perhaps social media in finance should not encourage greed from ordinary people but it should foster a collective power to invest in something more meaningful for humanity, such as saving lives while making money."

"The effectiveness of fact checks and warning labels may be overrated because not everyone heeds them. How often do we see grocery shoppers read the food labels on the items that they are browsing in supermarkets?"

"The popular anti-war slogan from the 1960’s says it best: “Make love, not war.”"

"History often repeats itself. For example, World War I and World War II. But rest assured that there are many people in all walks of life—likened to military officer Stanislav Petrov, activist Malala Yousafzai, and politician President Jimmy Carter—who are doing everything possible to prevent World War III."

"Notwithstanding the potential risks of misinformation and the benefits of information sharing, 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."

"Whether or not we embrace metaverse, humanity must learn to balance logic and emotion. Spock said in the 1982 Star Trek movie The Wrath of Khan: “Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” But Kirk added in the 1984 sequel The Search for Spock: “The needs of the one... outweigh the needs of the many.” The two-way street of Total Information Awareness offers more benefits than risks in the massively connected world of Facebook Nation or Meta Universe."

"Imagine Sherlock Holmes meets James Bond in crime fighting, FBI Director Christopher Wray said at Fordham University, “We’ve got technically trained personnel—with cutting-edge tools and skills you might never have imagined seeing outside of a James Bond movie—covering roughly 400 offices around the country.”"

"Terrorism is a disease that is metastasizing like cancer in the global body of humanity. A temporary relief of the symptoms or sweeping it under the rug will only worsen the situation, making the disease more difficult to treat."

"The enemy of your enemy is not your friend. September 11 attacks and Israel’s 9/11 exemplify the proverbial warning that “If you lie down with the devil, you will wake up in hell.”"

"World peace is as simple and elegant as E=mc2 if we muster our brainpower and benevolence instead of weapons and animosity. Do we really need another Einstein to help figure this out?"

"Words are powerful enough to steer a country to war or peace. World peace is certainly attainable when people and their leaders are willing to give peace a chance."

"Inadequate international collaboration due to politics has time and again led to the tragic loss of civilian lives in terrorist attacks."

"Perhaps Professor Moriarty strikes a chord with the military-industrial complex and their investors, but civilians want peace more than anyone else does."

"What is the use of the United Nations when majority-supported ceasefire resolutions can be blocked by members of the UN Security Council who have veto power?"

"Ensuring public safety and protecting individual privacy is a tough balancing act. The danger of totalitarianism can be mitigated by upholding the Constitution of the United States."

"Neither Sherlock Holmes nor James Bond can stop data breaches without the cooperation and vigilance of organizations and individuals in cyberspace."

"Artificial intelligence is neither to be blamed nor to be feared. It is human decision-makers' overreliance on AI without proper vetting and meticulous data collection that can result in catastrophic consequences. “Garbage in, garbage out” in computer science describes the danger of incorrect or poor-quality input that will always produce faulty output."

"All the children in the world deserve to live a happy life so that they can reach their full potential in becoming the future Beethoven, Einstein, Shakespeare, da Vinci, and the like."

"It is an absolute tragedy for humanity to destroy future bright minds that could mitigate existential risks and avert human extinction."

"Terrorists are not martyrs. They have no honor and no regard for the Warrior’s Code."

"There is still hope and kindness in every human being if we dig deep enough."

"Akin to a robust telecommunications network, the last mile is critical for an effective intelligence community to protect and serve the American public."

"Though not as terrifying as weapons of mass destruction, cyberattacks are powerful weapons of mass disruption that can endanger human lives."

"I believe that “cyberterrorism” is an appropriate term. When cyberattacks can cause the loss of human lives, cybercriminals can be charged not only for cyberattacks but also for terrorism."

"Education at home and in school plays an important role in the upbringing of computer hackers who ultimately decide for themselves whether to do good or evil."