America loses its moral technologist: Michael Crichton

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Seven years ago I was applying to colleges. A common essay prompt was "Write about a particular work of literature or author who has had an influence on your life and describe that influence."

I wrote about Michael Crichton. I argued many of the same points brought up in this story, how as a sci-fi writer he was unique. His fiction was grounded. Crichton did his research into the cutting edge of what was available today, and took a very well calculated and plausible imaginative leap.

A futurist he was but he was much more than that to me, he was an inspiration.

Since the turn of the century, like clock work, every other Christmas I would sit with my latest hardcover Crichton novel for 12-18 hours of pure personal indulgence. And how much I was looking forward to that this year.

Never have I read someone whose ideas resonated with me so strongly. Michael Crichton had the remarkable ability to say things that I was thinking but didn't how to say, or even know that I was thinking in some cases.

I have always admired his brilliance, his thoughtfullness, and his ability to articulate. And I am selfishly saddened that I won't be able to enjoy any more of his work.

Thank you Michael for entertaining me, thank you for inspiring me, thank you for sparking a tremendous curiosity and imagination.

Posted by: eshepard84   Posted on: 11/06/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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