"When PKD went to a psychotherapist he was told he was an alcoholic (despite his being a teetotaler)"

"the bombardment of pseudo-realities begins to produce inauthentic humans very quickly, spurious humans—as fake as the data pressing at them from all sides."

"I'm not a fan of religion. I think it's a crutch for people who are afraid to face reality."

"I'm a very lonely person. I've always been lonely. It's just part of who I am."

"I'm a very curious person. I want to know everything. I want to understand everything."