In other centuries, human beings wanted to be saved, or improved, or freed, or educated. But in our century, they want to be entertained. The great f… - Michael Crichton

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In other centuries, human beings wanted to be saved, or improved, or freed, or educated. But in our century, they want to be entertained. The great fear is not of disease or death, but of boredom. A sense of time on our hands, a sense of nothing to do. A sense that we are not amused.