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Science Fiction

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1. He was a major player in the Sci Fi expansion of the 50's through the 70's

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 05:51 PM

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I read several of his books. I considered him the equal of people like Bradbury, Asimov, and Heinlein.
Oh yes, also Arthur Clarke.

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Philip K. Dick [View all] OrwellwasRight Monday OP

I recall Heinlein's Moon Is A Harsh Mistress... Pluvious 14 hrs ago #6

Yes. 1966, a time when computers were rooms you walked into. Bernardo de La Paz 14 hrs ago #7

Ah right, only a decade off lol Pluvious 14 hrs ago #9

PK Dick and Ellison have been my staples since high school. byronius Monday #4

If you use kindle, there's a great collection of 20 of his stories EverHopeful Monday #5

If you can, watch the series... Pluvious 14 hrs ago #8