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Are We Heading to a Dystopian Future? Chapter 5 part 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Philip K. Dick

In part three of chapter 5 of our series, we dive into the religious themes and the role of mass media in Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" as we explore the dystopian future it depicts.

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In this segment, we continue to unravel the societal and sociopolitical characteristics in "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick. We delve deeper into the novel's depiction of religion through Mercerism and the Christ-like figure, Wilbur Mercer. We'll examine the principles that motivate Mercerites and their views on 'killing the killers'. Additionally, we analyze the novel's representation of mass media through Buster Friendly and his Friendly Friends, exploring how mass entertainment is used to sway public opinion and undermine Mercerism.