
The prophetic visions of Philip K Dick
Science Fiction
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The Prophetic Lesson and Realistic Human Relationships
This chapter discusses Philip K. Dick's focus on depicting realistic human relationships in science fiction, particularly in his story 'Chains of Air, Web of EFA'. It explores how this story received negative reviews due to its realistic portrayal within the context of science fiction. The chapter also delves into Dick's novel 'The Free Stigmata of Palmer Eldridge', which presents a bizarre and psychedelic vision of a future affected by climate change. It draws parallels between the novel's strange world and the perceived strangeness of the real world in 2016, possibly influenced by events like the election of Donald Trump and the presence of Elon Musk.
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