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by Philip K. Dick

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Xian'er Buddhist Monk Robot
   'Getting to his feet he crossed the waiting room to the Padre booth...' - Philip K. Dick, 1969.

'Electronic Mufti' May Issue Machine Fatwas
   A machine intelligence - an artificial intelligence apparatus - could look through thousands of examples to guide individuals.

Wikipedia Encyclopedia And Dick's Book Of The Kalends
   This book is exceptional not just because of the number of articles or its concept. Phip K. Dick fans might find the general idea familiar.

Winscape Plasma Monitor Windows
   Amazing display is almost totally convincing; Phil Dick made sure you were convinced, in his version.

Fortune-Telling Robotic Vending Machine
   Now updated ! 'He who reads many Technovelgy articles will have a happy life.'

Confession App For iPhone Catholic Church Approved
   This app does everything but give you absolution.

Amazen ZenBooth Dispenses Serenity At Amazon
   'That's what I get for dialing zen, Joe said to himself.' - Philip K. Dick, 1969.

Robot Buddhist Priest Chants, Drums
   'He crossed the waiting room to the Padre booth...' - Philip K. Dick, 1969.

Mindar The Robot Buddhist Priest Offers A Blessing
   'Not working is the hardest work of all.' - Philip K. Dick, 1969.

A.I. Jesus Proclaims Machine Gospel
   '... he crossed the waiting room to the Padre booth; inside he put a dime into the slot and dialed at random.' - Philip K. Dick, 1969.

Robot Preachers Found To Undermine Religious Commitment
   'Tell me your torments,' the Padre said, in an elderly voice marked with compassion. - Philip K. Dick, 1969.

LiquidView Ersatz Windows, ala Philip K. Dick
   'due to his bad financial situation he had given up trying to imagine that he lived on a great hill with a view...' - Philip K. Dick, 1969.

BibleGPT - King James Version Padre Booth, ala Philip K. Dick
   Tell me your torments.

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