In training, we simulate firefights with paintball guns, but the chaos and confusion of real combat is far more intense, as you often don't know where the shots are coming from.

The 'firefighter' role emerges in response to overwhelming emotions, acting impulsively to distract or numb the pain, often causing collateral damage to relationships and self.

In a firefight, the gut-wrenching fear comes from the responsibility of your teammates getting wounded or killed, not from the fear of your own death, which I accepted as part of my job.

Firefighter roles often include impulsive behaviors like addiction or dissociation, which are designed to protect us from overwhelming feelings.

The reality of war is starkly different from the media portrayal; those living under occupation have a unique perspective that is often overlooked.

In action films, the character must be important because the action will then have a character to it, making it more engaging for the audience.

The current flood of information does not equate to increased understanding; rather, it often leads to confusion and a breakdown in communication.

The creative process in filmmaking mirrors life; both are unpredictable and require problem-solving skills.

The portrayal of AI in movies often prioritizes storytelling over accuracy, leading to misconceptions about the capabilities and nature of real-world AI. Asimov wrote the laws of robotics to create compelling science fiction stories, but these laws are not practical for real-world applications in robotics.