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“As I say at the beginning of my workshops, 'Everything I say here is a lie -- bullshit, in other words -- because anything that you put in words is not experience, is not the experiment. It's a representation -- a misrepresentation.”

Quote by John C. Lilly

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John C. Lilly was an American writer known for his contributions to science fiction. His works often explored themes of human consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the relationship between humans and machines. Born on January 6, 1915, he passed away on September 30, 2001. more

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