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“Knocking TV. It's a national pastime in itself. Think in your mind of all the homes, people sitting around saying, 'What's happened to this country? Where's the level of education gone? The morality?”

Quote by Philip K. Dick

Work

Time Out of Joint

In this thought-provoking novel, the protagonist grapples with the unraveling of his sense of self and the fabric of reality within a seemingly idyllic community. more

Author

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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