Abby

“The five-star scale doesn’t really exist for humans; it exists for data aggregation systems, which is why it did not become standard until the internet era. Making conclusions about a book’s quality from a 175-word review is hard work for artificial intelligences, whereas star ratings are ideal for them.”
― John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

“Humans are not the protagonists of this planet's story. If there is a main character, it is life itself, which makes of earth and starlight something more than earth and starlight. But in the age of the Anthropocene, humans tend to believe, despite all available evidence, that the world is here for our benefit.”
― John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

“When you have the microphone, what you say matters, even when you're just kidding.”
― John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

“If you can't be of utility to people, the second best thing you can be is cute.”
― John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet