Michael Crichton

We all live every day in virtual environments, defined by our ideas.

I am now very interested in computer technology as it is used currently to make games. I think this technology is very powerful and could be used in new ways.

Readers probably haven't heard much about it yet, but they will. Quantum technology turns ordinary reality upside down.

The American media produce a product of very poor quality. Its information is not reliable, it has too much chrome and glitz, its doors rattle, it breaks down almost immediately, and it's sold without warranty. It's flashy, but it's basically junk.

It's not unreasonable to imagine that, at least as we're in a transition to a world economy, it's still necessary now to pay attention to how our country is doing economically in comparison with other countries.

When I have political discussions with my friends, I piss them off because my personal position is that there's no difference between the parties. It's the Red Sox and the Mets.