The basic tool for the mani... by Philip K. Dick, an American Writer

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“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words.”

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Philip K. Dick

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Name: Philip K. Dick

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Mar 2, 1928

Date of Death: Mar 2, 1982

Profession: Writer

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