Mike’s Comments (group member since Sep 21, 2022)

Mike’s comments from the Philip K Dick group.

The way I interpreted The Exegesis is if you follow his recipe, the Universe will talk to you. What started happening was that I began to experience what other people have been calling synchronicities. But the ones I’ve been experiencing are on a whole nother level than the what other people have been experiencing. No comparison. I’m reluctant to describe them due to the Heisenberg Principle. These things have been constant since the first one and my second reading of The Exegesis of PKD(that’s when I started the reading list).
I’ve been with people during some of these experiences, so I know it’s not my imagination. These witnesses think I’m on to something but they are not readers . . . Oh I think you should familiarize your self with PKD’s “ Metz Speech “ before you embark . . .

After reading only 2 books on his list things started happening. But it’s 4 in the morning, so more later. But thanks for showing interest. Mike

Read The Exegesis of PKD. In this book he provides a reading order of selected works of his and claims if read in that order it will unlock secrets of the universe. I did it. The results were profound. I can elaborate if you wish.

Read The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick

Ladies and gentlemen, Cantinflas is alive and well, living on Goodreads.

Absolutely no rush. You are appreciated.

Ok great!. Please let me know if you start to have “unusual “ experiences. It started with me during the second or third book on the list. And hasn’t stopped. It’s been going on for a few years now. I would be more specific about “experience “ but I don’t want to contaminate your cosmic vibe thing. But it started when I came across a passage where a guy (protagonist) is reading a newspaper article about the health benefits of coffee. Right at that moment impossible things started happening. I will elaborate after your ”attempt” if you like. And thanks for listening

I’m simply stating (not interpreting) that in a book called The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick there isa a note to himself saying that reading his novels in a particular order will cause similar experiences to the ones he had in 1974. It’s not ambiguous. There is no pattern. It’s just a freaking list. I did it. HAS ANYONE ELSE?

I think it’s the same mysterious force that prevents rational people from reading The Warren Commission. I think PKD should be read in the spirit of exploration. Enjoyment is only incidental. But clearly solipsism is indicated if I’m the only explorer. Hey, Exegesis Editors. You out there? Try it. Read the novels in his suggested order(see p.312). Then see what happens. I don’t think comprehension is needed. Just commitment.

There is a mysterious force preventing “non-selected” people from reading PKD novels in the order suggested in the Exegesis. This is probably the same force that compelled me to read them in that order.

I’M TALKING ABOUT MAGIC!!!

I’m way beyond pattern recognition and confirmation bias and symptoms of depression. I haven’t discussed any patterns. I’ve simply stated that PKD has provided a reading order that he claims unleashes some kind of new awareness. My only claim is that it worked, spectacularly so. I was hoping to communicate with someone who has tried it to see if it repeats. There is a film by Alex Cox called Repo Man. I highly suggest it.

Wait I thought House of Leaves was brilliant. I must have read it before I cared about how many little stars I push. I give everything 5 little stars now for 2 reasons.

I don’t see messages in cereal. But sometimes there’s a rerun of 3’s Company(which isn’t very message heavy) in the spoon (upside-down)
But anyway I thought the message in Gravity’s Rainbow was quite interesting considering the labor involved in extracting it. Gives you a lot to think about while waiting for the bell to toll. The message is a spoiler because it’s on the penultimate page in plain English. Not P.S.(Pynchonian Standard)

Infinite Jest funniest book ever. See footnote.
Gravity’s Rainbow, great message if you can figure it out.

Right on!

Ding ding we have a winner. Page 312. Forget about synchronicities and connections. I’m calling them “ impossibilities “. I was only halfway through the second book on the list when things started happening. And it hasn’t let up in the 4 years since. I seem to have a new perception of reality and it’s been inspiring choices I’ve been making. I would be interested if others who follow the recipe have similar experiences. A few civilians ( non-PKD users) who have witnessed these experiences along side me have been astonished and think I am “ on to something “. Thank you for showing interest. It’s why I joined this group. If you would like me to elaborate, I will.

I joined this thing because I was hoping to find someone who read The Exegesis of PKD. There is a reading order to his novels. Not a preferred reading order or chronological. If read in this order, hidden secrets of reality will be revealed. I did. It’s true.

This is work. Not fun. The answers are in Exegesis. The reading order is a recipe.

Ok read The Exegesis of PKD to find out WHY you should read his novels in the order he suggests. nothing to do with date published or continuity. It would be interesting to communicate with someone who has, to see if the “experience” repeats.