Art Quote by Michael Chabon
““Yet entertainment--as I define it, pleasure and all--remains the only sure means we have of bridging, or at least of feeling as if we have bridged, the gulf of consciousness that separates each of us from everybody else. The best response to those who would cheapen and exploit it is not to disparage or repudiate but to reclaim entertainment as a job fit for artists and for audiences, a two-way exchange of attention, experience, and the universal hunger for connection.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, “The Joy of Entertainment”, 2015
Entertainment bridges personal isolation by creating shared experiences that make us feel connected to others.
In simple terms: Entertainment connects us through shared experience.
Key Takeaway
Use entertainment to foster genuine connection.
Themes
connection
shared experience
artistic value
media
humanity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- live theater
- online streaming
- community events
- collaborative art projects
Key Concepts
psychology of media
cultural exchange
attention economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators ensure entertainment fosters genuine connection?
- What role does audience attention play in this exchange?
A Different Perspective
Not all entertainment succeeds in bridging gaps; some may reinforce division or distraction.
