Quote by J. G. Ballard

Electronic aids, particularly domestic computers, will help the inner migration, the opting out of reality. Reality is no longer going to be the stuff out there, but the stuff inside your head. It's going to be commercial and nasty at the same time.

Electronic aids, particularly domestic computers, will help

Summary

This quote implies that electronic aids, particularly computers, have the potential to facilitate a shift in how individuals perceive and interact with reality. The phrase "inner migration" suggests a turning inward, with people increasingly retreating into their own thoughts and virtual experiences. It suggests that reality will no longer be limited to the external world, but rather be shaped and experienced within one's own mind. Additionally, the quote highlights the potential darker aspects, hinting at a future of commercialization and manipulative forces intertwined with this newfound virtual reality.

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By J. G. Ballard

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