My major preoccupation is the question, 'What is reality?' Many of my stories and novels deal with psychotic states or drug-induced states by which I can present the concept of a multiverse rather than a universe. Music and sociology are themes in my novels, also radical political trends; in particular I've written about fascism and my fear of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes their focus on reality, altered states, and political fears like fascism.
- In plain terms
- Their work explores reality and political dangers.
- What can you take from it?
- Art can reflect fears about reality and politics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines reality for you?
- How does fiction reflect political fear?
Another view
It focuses heavily on internal states over external facts.
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