Answer and Explanation:
Rephrasing of the quote:
When we do not know about our past, we fail to understand our present and how we are connected to the rest of the world.
Explanation of the quote:
Knowing our history means we have a solid foundation upon which we can build our present and, consequently, our future. We can learn from past mistakes and repeat past successes. Ignoring our history means ignoring what makes us who we are. This ignorance prevents us from understanding how the world functions, and how we function in the world.
Description of the author:
John Michael Crichton was an author and filmmaker well known for the creation of famous installments such as Jurassic Park and the TV series ER. Even though he had an M.D. from Harvard, Crichton never practiced medicine, focusing instead on writing. He passed away in 2008, at age of 66.
