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Daily Inspirations - December 2006

Obscuring Reality

December 2nd 2006 15:14
Philip K. Dick says:

So-called 'reality' is a mass delusion that we've all been required to believe for reasons totally obscure.

I say:

I grew up surrounded by people who were comforted by, inspired to the beat of, and relentlessly yearned for universalising world-views (or 'metanarratives' a la Lyotard). I'm much more interested in analysing why people feel the need to adhere to 'reality', which fails to capture my imagination.
Are PKD's reasons really 'obscure', or just not a popular subject of analysis?



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Comment by Chantal

December 6th 2006 09:38
Some are obscure and some are blatantly obvious but seemingly hard to avoid, such as prejudice and social values.

Comment by Deorre

December 6th 2006 15:58


Stress Alive
Man Lessons
Don't think we will ever be able to truly define reality. The best we may be able to muster is that thing call consensus. And even that's a tricky dance.

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