Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Phillip K Dick
This one, which became the basis for the film Blade Runner is good science fiction on its face: it follows the adventures of a bounty hunter who is sent to kill androids.
Beneath the surface, it’s an excellent exploration of utilitarianism, nihilism, as well as human relationships with technology. Put together, those things make this one of my favorite books.
As you can tell, my taste in books is all over the place, ranging over the last several thousand years of human history, and with no particular theme. What all of these books do have in common, however, is that they made me think. I hope that they can do the same for you and that you take the time to read at least one of them. Also, I’m always on the lookout for the good stuff, so if you have a reading recommendation for me, feel free to post a comment!
Beneath the surface, it’s an excellent exploration of utilitarianism, nihilism, as well as human relationships with technology. Put together, those things make this one of my favorite books.
As you can tell, my taste in books is all over the place, ranging over the last several thousand years of human history, and with no particular theme. What all of these books do have in common, however, is that they made me think. I hope that they can do the same for you and that you take the time to read at least one of them. Also, I’m always on the lookout for the good stuff, so if you have a reading recommendation for me, feel free to post a comment!
