Rudy Rucker Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rudy Rucker.

Rudy Rucker is a prominent American writer, mathematician, and computer scientist. Born on March 22, 1946, he is best known for his contributions to the cyberpunk genre and his distinctive blend of science fiction and mathematics. Rucker has written numerous novels and short stories, delving into topics such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the nature of reality itself. His works, including the influential "Ware Tetralogy" series, have earned him a devoted following and recognition as a major figure in speculative fiction. N/A

Now, being a science fiction writer, when I see a natural pr

Now, being a science fiction writer, when I see a natural principle, I wonder if it could fail.

Science Principles Wonder Wonders

The world is magic. Science is but an insipid style of sorce

The world is magic. Science is but an insipid style of sorcery.

In any case, A New Kind of Science is a wonderful book, and

In any case, A New Kind of Science is a wonderful book, and I'm still absorbing its teachings.

If we suppose that many natural phenomena are in effect comp

If we suppose that many natural phenomena are in effect computations, the study of computer science can tell us about the kinds of natural phenomena that can occur.

Computers Science

One of the nice things about science fiction is that it lets

One of the nice things about science fiction is that it lets us carry out thought experiments.

Some ideas you have to chew on, then roll them around a lot,

Some ideas you have to chew on, then roll them around a lot, play with them before you can turn them into funky science fiction.