Word: interestedness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Unless something dramatic happens, such as the Challenger explosion, people simply aren't interested in the space shuttle.
Most people think it's great that we can zap transmissions across the globe and tell time from the watches of Soviet citizens, but these capabilities don't make them excited about space itself. People may find the end-results of satellite technology--such as additional TV stations--exciting, but...
Boston and Cincinnati were interested in signing Schmidt to a contract. But two days ago, the Phillies put an end to all those rumors and signed their aging superstar.
A. I am an idealist, I have to admit. I think human nature is self- interested. But there is such a thing as enlightened self-interest. The trick is to engage self-interest at the point where it touches other people's self- interest. Why shouldn't it be done...
Neither Bush nor the nation will risk serious damage if he ignores the recommendations of groups ranging from the archconservative Heritage Foundation to the Brookings Institution. Most of what is printed in the avalanche of reports is either terribly old or painfully obvious or both. Moreover, some of the authors...