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“I believe in our culture we need certain socially accepted places where we don’t answer the telephone, we don’t have to answer questions or agree with anyone on anything”

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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