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The Electric Ant

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Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick

Philip K. Dick was an American science fiction novelist known for his unique philosophical thinking and profound futuristic imagination. His works often explore the boundaries between individuals and society, reality and illusion, and have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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“Lo de las novelas es un asunto muy delicado. ¿De dónde sacan los autores las historias? ¿Están en su interior y hay luego determinadas circunstancias que hacen que salgan a la superficie? ¿las atrapan los escritores en el aire? ¿reflejan la vida de personas reales? ¿qué es real? ¿qué es inventado? ¿qué ha existido y qué no ha existido nunca? ¿influye la imaginación sobre la realidad? ¿o es la realidad la que influye sobre la imaginación?”

“When we are looking for the unexpected, we are not only looking for the unexpected in ourselves, but we are also curious about the unexpected in the behavior of the others. So as to know the others, we have got to learn how and where they differ from us. By understanding this, we are able to establish an uplifting link with otherness. ( "Looking for the unexpected" )”

“His mind filled with visions of a decadent kleptocracy in rapid decline, abetted by both political parties. America's masses, fed on processed poison bought with a food stamp swipe card. Low-skill workers, structurally unable to ever contribute again and too dumb to know their old jobs weren't coming back. The banks in Gotham leaching the last drops of wealth out of the country. Corporations unrestrained by any notion of national interest. The system of property law in shambles. The world drowning in debt.”