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Stephen King

We've switched from a culture that was interested in manufacturing, economics, politics - trying to play a serious part in the world - to a culture that's really entertainment-based.

Stephen King

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Stephen King is saying that society used to focus more on important areas like making things, economic issues, and political involvement to influence the world seriously. Now, however, the main focus has shifted toward entertainment, making it the central part of our culture instead of those serious topics.

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