The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.
The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.
The energy transition is not just about switching fuels; it's about transforming entire economies and societies.
Every year of delay makes the problem harder to solve.