Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"

"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future where Earth has been ravaged by war. The story follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter tasked with "retiring" malfunctioning androids that mimic humans. The novel explores themes of identity, empathy, and what it means to be human, blurring the line between humans and artificial beings. It questions whether artificial life deserves moral consideration and reflects on the importance of compassion and authenticity in a disconnected, technologized world.