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A comment on Philip K. Dick's Substance Abuse and Psychosis. Parent comment

Re:Philip K. Dick's Substance Abuse and Psychosis by DiggyJohnson on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @07:54PM (#36052296)
I think it’s can still be relevant analysis without you having to point out that it’s not a binary indicator.
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Re:Philip K. Dick's Substance Abuse and Psychosis by kevviiinn on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @09:37PM (#36052995)
But then that means the analysis isn't correct, it wouldn't be an indicator at all
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Re:Philip K. Dick's Substance Abuse and Psychosis by BobbyJo on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @09:47PM (#36053075)
What about it not being a binary indicator invalidates the analysis?

Dick's writing was obviously a byproduct of his mental state. That's where writing comes from. Just because someone else made similar works in a different mental state doesn't invalidate that.

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Re:Philip K. Dick's Substance Abuse and Psychosis by kevviiinn on Wednesday May 24, 2023 @01:35PM (#36061500)
No, it definitely invalidates that conclusion
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