Jerry Pournelle Quotes
A collection of quotes by Jerry Pournelle.
Jerry Pournelle (1933-2017) was an American science fiction author, essayist, and journalist. He was known for his contributions to the genre of military science fiction and his collaborations with Larry Niven, co-authoring several novels including "The Mote in God's Eye" (1974). Pournelle's writing often depicted the complex dynamics of politics and technology. He had a background in aerospace engineering and worked at Boeing, NASA, and as a professor before dedicating himself to writing full-time. Pournelle was a regular columnist for various publications and a prominent advocate for space exploration.