Philip K. Dick:

The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words.

— Philip K. Dick Modern

Science fiction, Do Androids Dream

Context

How to Build a Universe That Doesn't Fall Apart Two Days Later

Date / Period

1978

Source

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/17105-the-basic-tool-for-the-manipulation-of-re…

Verification

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Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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