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All I really need to know I learned from Philip K. Dick

All I really need to know I learned from Philip K. Dick by Torley.
All I really need to know I learned from Philip K. Dick:

* It never happened. Or did it?
* Androids used for slave labor have issues.
* Real animals make us feel better about ourselves.
* It's easier to believe a lie than dismiss the truth.
* When in Rome… well, we're all living in Rome.
* You, too, can change your personality like clothing.
* Horselover Fat is not a porn star's name.
* Superior mutants are sexy.
* Nazis are always evil, no matter what universe you're in.
* Telepaths are a complicated lot.
* Paranoia is ideal for the adventurous.
* Sometimes, it's OK to go insane.
* Some memories are best left repressed.
* Words control people.

PKD is one of my fave writers. Look him up.

As featured, not unlike a Perky Pat doll, on Total Dick-Head! (Look at those comments for more great things we've learned from PKD.)

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Skye Donardson says:

One of my faves, too. Funny stuff!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Todd Huffman  Pro User  says:

Hahahaha, love it!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Kylarai says:

LOL
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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**Phoenix**  Pro User  says:

Another fan here. His books make so much sense to me :-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Zonja Capalini  Pro User  says:

Well I've read *everything* from PKD. Thanks for sending this! :-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Denise Rowlands [deleted] says:

hahaha
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props  Pro User  says:

LOL <3 torley
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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ravenwoman_9 says:

Words from the wise...love your perspective of the world!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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sRagnar Fotografi  Pro User  says:

can Androids be used for anything else than slave labor??


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Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tanker Bell ✖ ✖ ✖ says:

A new life awaits you in the IN-world colonies! A chance to begin again in a golden land of opportunity and adventure!

Meww
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Ordinal Malaprop  Pro User  says:

Odd - I never associate "beard" with "Philip K Dick".
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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°<~ Gabrielle Sinatra ~>°  Pro User  says:

Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig fan of K. Dick here!!!! so funny! lol
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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enchantedbirdsandhorses  Pro User  says:

Potted Dick...ehem...very well put :-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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dossaer says:

Also a huge fan! Never would have thought to call myself a 'Dick Head' though :P
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Torley  Pro User  says:

I like Flickr because it helped me find out who else likes PKD and gets these references! Awesome. Thanks for looking and commenting. He is one of my alltime fave authors.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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hellbender says:

are the aphorisms your original pkd-insights?

they're freakin spot-on.

"well, we're all in rome."
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Torley  Pro User  says:

@hellbender: I can't claim them to be entirely original since they are based on PKD — but yes, I sat down after reading, and typed these up to share. Thanks, I'm glad you think so!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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a r b o  Pro User  says:

In Australia, "dickhead" is a derrogatory insult. I'm very keen on PKD's writings too, but this Dick Head poster is a turn-off.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Cayce T. says:

It never happened? Or did it? Because I don't remember you posting this pic and I'm pretty sure I would have remembered coz it's awesome or at least the text is.The words are out of control! And I'm glad that I can go back to being insane now and still think I'm OK XD

<3 this
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kumi kuhr  Pro User  says:

hey Torley I'm a total Dick-head too :) you might find this documentary interesting: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-40014652677 62345383.

The best biography of PKD: I am alive and you are dead (by Emmanuel Carrere)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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>^.^<Jenny>^o^< says:

haha
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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:s:k:y:clark:i:n:g: says:

yes. blade runner. the best film. period.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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