"I think," Dr. Stone said, "that when you tried to kill yourself you got in touch with reality for the first time." - Philip K. Dick

"I think," Dr. Stone said, "that when you tried to kill yourself you got in touch with reality for the first time."

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About Philip K. Dick

Philip Kindred Dick (16 December 1928 – 2 March 1982) was an American writer, whose published works mainly belong to the genre of science fiction. Dick explored philosophical, sociological and political themes in novels with plots dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. In his later works, Dick's thematic focus tended to reflect his personal interest in metaphysics and theology.

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Pen Names: Richard Phillipps • Jack Dowland
Birth Name: Philip Kindred Dick
Also Known As: Phil
Alternative Names: PKD • Philip Dick • Richard Phillips • Filip K. Dik
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