Books Quote by Philip K Dick
““...this is the essence of science fiction, the conceptual dislocation within the society is generated in the author's mind, transferred to paper, and from paper it occurs as a convulsive shock in the reader's mind, the shock of dysrecognition.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Android and the Human”, 1972
Science fiction creates a mental shock by presenting disorienting concepts that challenge reality.
In simple terms: Sci‑fi shocks readers with strange ideas.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unsettling ideas to expand perception.
Themes
imagination
disorientation
reality
Mood
provocative
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- reading sci‑fi
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
Cognitive dissonance
conceptual shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What concept has unsettled you?
- How does disorientation foster insight?
A Different Perspective
Shock may alienate some readers.
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