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We can remember it for you wholesale

Book • 1991
In 'We Can Remember It for You Wholesale', Philip K. Dick crafts a story about Douglas Quail, a man who yearns to visit Mars but cannot afford it.

He turns to Rekal, Inc., a company that implants false memories.

However, during the procedure, it is discovered that Quail has suppressed memories of being an undercover agent on Mars.

The story delves into the nature of memory and reality, raising questions about the authenticity of experiences.

The narrative unfolds with unexpected twists, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.

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