Quote by Susan Sontag

We live under continual threat of two equally fearful, but seemingly opposed, destinies: unremitting banality and inconceivable terror. It is fantasy, served out in large rations by the popular arts, which allows most people to cope with these twin specters.

We live under continual threat of two equally fearful, but s

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This quote suggests that in our daily lives, we face two contrasting yet equally daunting possibilities: living in a mundane, uninspiring existence or encountering unimaginable horrors. To navigate these potential fates, people often rely on fantasy, which is abundantly supplied through various forms of popular entertainment. Fantasy serves as a coping mechanism, enabling individuals to confront and manage the fear and monotony that lurk on either side of their existence.

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