Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? - The inspiration behind Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049
Philip K Dick
Summary
Key Facts and Insights:
- 1. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world where most animal species have become extinct, and owning a live animal has become a status symbol.
- 2. The plot follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter who is tasked with "retiring" rogue androids (called "replicants") who have escaped from their human masters and are living among humans.
- 3. The book explores the nature of humanity, empathy, and what it means to be alive.
- 4. The androids in the book are advanced to the point where they are almost indistinguishable from humans, blurring the line between what...
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