In his autobiographical book, Travels...
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In his autobiographical book, Travels, Michael Crichton describes a perspective or an attitude on the world that hungers for new experiences that range from scuba diving and mountain climbing to mystical meditation and paranormal phenomena. He says: "Don't take my word for it. Be as skeptical as you like. Find out for yourself." The writer and movie director has a medical degree and an eclectic taste. He admits that his friends with more conservative or practical views wink amusedly at his preoccupation with life's eccentricities. He's at the point where he won't discuss this side of himself with skeptics. Routinely rejecting such things sets limits on your personal horizons. He writes, "From my point of view, these scientists are exactly like the New Guinea tribesmen who refuse to believe the metal birds in the sky contain people. How can you argue with them? Unless they're willing to go to the airport and see for themselves, no discussion is really possible. "And, of course, if they go to the airport, no discussion is necessary. "So, in the end, find out for yourself." He quotes Rilke: "Whoever you are: some evening take a step out of your house, which you know so well. Enormous space is near ...." -- Mosley
