Podcasts about Valis

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“Le sens, le sensible et la relation”, dat ass dëst Joer de Motto vum Literaturfestival ”Etonnants voyageurs” ze Saint-Malo an der Bretagne a Frankräich. De Festival, deen zënter 1990 all Joer iwwer de Päischtweekend Schrëftstellerinnen a Schrëftsteller aus der ganzer Welt accueiléiert, mécht dat och dëst Joer an d'Valerija Berdi huet schonn hir Valis gepak fir dohinner ze fueren. Virdrun erzielt si eis awer nach Detailer.

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Recorded 2026-04-28 03:04:52

Pink Beam from the Black Iron Prison : The Life and Death of Philip K. Dick On today's show Author Philip K. Dick, we're talking life, death, the 1971 break-in that screams cover-up, VALIS the Vast Active Living Intelligence System, an 8,000-page Exegesis journal the feds probably still have eyes on, MK-ULTRA mind control shadows, FBI letters accusing everyone from neo-Nazis to communist sci-fi plants, and a death that came way too conveniently after he started connecting all the dots. Web Site: www.DontTreadonMerica.com https://linktr.ee/DontTreadonMerica Email the show: Donq@donttreadonmerica.com DTOM Store (Promo code DTOM for 10% off) Sponsors: www.makersmark.com www.NordVPN.com  Promo Code: DTOM www.alppouch.com/DTOM www.dubby.gg Promo code: DTOM Social Media:   Don't Tread on Merica TV   DTOM on Facebook   DTOM on X    DTOM on TikTok    DontTreadonMericaTV   DTOM on Instagram    DTOM on YouTube

Recorded 2026-04-15 22:25:10

Is reality real… or are we all just characters in the universe's weirdest video game?Join us as we explore the mind-bending ideas of sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick, who believed a mysterious pink beam of information blasted knowledge into his brain in 1974 and revealed a shocking truth: reality might be a simulation. Dick even suspected his classic novel The Man in the High Castle could contain memories from previous versions of the universe.Was he a visionary who glimpsed the code behind reality, or a brilliant writer following one very strange rabbit hole? We dive into Dick's theories about VALIS, the idea that the Roman Empire never ended, déjà vu as timeline glitches, and how modern thinkers like Nick Bostrom are seriously debating whether we might actually be living in a simulation.So, reboot your brain as we ask the ultimate question: Is reality real… or just convincing software? Find out this week on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week's research sources:Philip K. Dick's Mystical Experiences (2-3-74)https://pkdick.com/literary-criticism/exegesis/ The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick (overview and background)https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780547549255 The Man in the High Castle – Background and Themeshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Man-in-the-High-CastlePhilip K. Dick on Reality and Illusion (Famous Quote & Philosophy)https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/03/02/philip-k-dick-reality/ Nick Bostrom – Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?https://www.simulation-argument.comMIT Physicist Seth Lloyd – The Universe as a Quantum Computerhttps://web.mit.edu/~sethlloyd/ John Archibald Wheeler – “It from Bit” and Informational Physicshttps://www.edge.org/conversation/john_archibald_wheeler-it-from-bit The Holographic Principle Explainedhttps://www.quantamagazine.org/the-holographic-principle-20130904/ Gerard 't Hooft – Holographic Universe Researchhttps://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1999/thooft/facts/Leonard Susskind – Black Hole Information and Holographyhttps://theoreticalminimum.comIntegrated Information Theory (Giulio Tononi)https://iep.utm.edu/int-info/ The Hard Problem of Consciousness – David Chalmershttps://consc.net/papers/facing.htmlWave Function Collapse – Quantum Mechanics Basicshttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-collapse/Simulation Hypothesis and Physics Discussion (Scientific American)https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-we-living-in-a-computer-simulation/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comHelp Support the Show:Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1Shop:Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded 2026-04-06 22:10:06

This month, we read Gnostic Fiction. • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Weird (ed. Ann & Jeff VanderMeer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dangerous Visions (ed. Harlan Ellison)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Complete John Silence (by Algernon Blackwood)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon (Free Bonus Episodes)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Email us at genrepodcast@gmail.com

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Recorded 2026-03-22 02:51:20

What if reality isn't what it seems? In this episode, we dive into VALIS and the real-life experiences of Philip K. Dick, exploring cosmic signals, hidden timelines, and the chilling possibility that an unseen intelligence may be shaping our world.

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Send a textExplore the chaotic and visionary mind of Philip K. Dick, the legendary author behind Blade Runner, Total Recall, and Minority Report. In this episode of The Day's Grimm, Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm dive deep into a life that was arguably weirder than the science fiction stories it inspired.From the tragic infancy of his twin sister to his final days on the cusp of Hollywood fame, Philip K. Dick (PKD) lived on the edge of reality. We examine the "amphetamine-fueled" writing sessions where he produced up to 11 novels in two years, his five failed marriages, and the deep-seated paranoia that led him to believe the FBI was monitoring his every move.A central focus of this deep dive is the bizarre 1974 "2-3-74" event, where Dick claimed a pink beam of light transmitted divine information directly into his brain. This experience sparked an 8,000-page journal known as the Exegesis, where he wrestled with questions about ancient Rome, Gnosticism, and the nature of our reality—decades before "The Matrix" made these concepts mainstream.Whether he was a prophetic genius or a man struggling with substance-induced psychosis, PKD's influence on modern pop culture is undeniable. Join us as we break down the drugs, the delusions, and the legacy of the man who dared to ask: "What is real?" If you enjoyed this deep dive into PKD's chaotic life, hit the subscribe button and drop a comment below letting us know which author or historical figure we should cover next! TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction to Philip K. Dick 02:55 - The Tragic Death of His Twin Sister 06:00 - Childhood Phobias and Agoraphobia 08:20 - Early Writing Career and Poverty 09:33 - Amphetamine Use and Insane Output 11:33 - The FBI and the Blown-up Filing Cabinet 13:10 - Five Marriages Breakdown 15:55 - The 1974 Pink Light Experience 18:24 - The Exegesis and VALIS 21:30 - Blade Runner and Death 23:30 - Drug List and Writing Habits 27:42 - The Orange County Group and Steampunk[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

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