Wired has a great interview with Vernor Vinge – interesting because I just finished reading his “Zones of Thought” series!  In the interview he talks long lifespans, civilization post-collapse optimism, space travel and the Singularity.  Enjoy! http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/03/vernor-vinge-geeks-guide-galaxy/all/1

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