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J.G. Ballard, Nonfiction and Fiction with Mark Blacklock

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The Disturbing and Impactful Nature of J.G. Ballard's Writing

The chapter discusses the disturbing and impactful nature of J.G. Ballard's writing, particularly focusing on his novel 'Crash.' The speakers reflect on their own experiences with reading Ballard and the challenge of fully understanding his work. They explore the idea that in Ballard's worlds, something else is in charge and human beings become vessels for strange and unconscious forces.

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