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The novel A Scanner Darkly was published in 1977, so while it might have been referencing Abagnale it wasn't referencing the autobiography. Social identity bei
by htag 4y ago
The novel A Scanner Darkly was published in 1977, so while it might have been referencing Abagnale it wasn't referencing the autobiography.
Social identity being exaggeratedly fluid is a reoccurring theme in PKD's writing, so the topic fits.
- calderknight 4y agoWas the discussion in the book? I don't recall it.
- jhbadger 4y agoI don't think it is. I remember looking for it in my ebook version when this connection was asked in a previous HN discussion and not finding it. I think it is unique to the movie, even if the idea does have some thematic connections to PKD's ideas. Rumors about Abagnale were circulating long before the movie so it is possible that Linklater was referencing him.