I think his criticism is a bit overbearing, if not a bit curmudgeonly (in a high-brow sort of way). Yes, without question most SF published today is tripe. Yes

I think his criticism is a bit overbearing, if not a bit curmudgeonly (in a high-brow sort of way). Yes, without question most SF published today is tripe. Yes, without question, Dick is a visionary genius. But he is not the only one. There is still excellent literature to be found in the genre. The works of Mary Doria Russell, for example. I would also include Ray Bradbury. I would include Neal Stephenson, but that might be stretching it. The landscape is changing. Though the pulp SF publishers are not willing to take risks on real intellectual talent, self publishing is beginning to bring excellent work to audiences.