... the stupefying effect spectator sports have in making people passive, atomized, obedient nonparticipants-nonquestioning, easily controlled and easily disciplined. (Noam Chomsky)

... the stupefying effect spectator sports have in making people passive, atomized, obedient nonparticipants-nonquestioning, easily controlled and easily disciplined.

Noam Chomsky

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