Human Is? by Philip K Dick

Description

Human Is? is a collection of 20 short stories by Philip K. Dick, published in 2007 by Gollancz. The stories explore themes of reality, identity, and the nature of consciousness. They are set in a variety of different worlds, from the near future to the far future, and they feature a wide range of characters, from ordinary people to androids to aliens.

The stories in Human Is? are not as well-known as some of Dick’s other work, such as “The Minority Report” and “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”, but they are still worth reading. They offer a glimpse into Dick’s unique vision of the world, and they explore some of the most important questions about what it means to be human.

Here are some of the themes explored in the stories:

• The nature of reality: What is real? Can we ever truly know what is real?
• Identity: Who are we? What makes us who we are?
• The nature of consciousness: What is consciousness? How does it work?
• The relationship between humans and technology: How does technology affect our lives? How does it change us?
• The meaning of life: What is the meaning of life? What are we here for?

Human Is? is a thought-provoking collection of short stories that will challenge your ideas about reality, identity, and the nature of consciousness. If you are a fan of Philip K. Dick’s work, or if you are interested in science fiction, I highly recommend reading this book