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“My major preoccupation is the question, 'What is reality ?' Many of my stories and novels deal with psychotic states or drug-induced states by which I can present the concept of a multiverse rather than a universe. Music and sociology are themes in my novels, also radical political trends; in…” quote by Philip K. Dick — Download Open image

“My major preoccupation is the question, 'What is reality ?' Many of my stories and novels deal with psychotic states or drug-induced states by which I can present the concept of a multiverse rather than a universe. Music and sociology are themes in my novels, also radical political trends; in particular I've written about fascism and my fear of it.”

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The church of my choice is the free, open world.

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“I see,' Rick said. He felt numb. Completely. Throughout his entire body.”

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“What is identity? he asked himself. Where does the act end? Nobody knows.”

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