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Wow, Jeanie, that's a big question. We humans are attracted to spectacle. Chris Hedges, "War is a force that gives us meaning," has something to say here. And we're attracted to powerful stories; think of all the tragedies of Greece. Combine story telling with shocking visuals and you have a powerful combination that attracts our attention.

My life has been enriched by some movies and TV shows, but I've also wasted a lot of time watching pure dreck. Why? Laziness, I guess. I should have been out fishing!

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