During the course of his career, sci-fi author Philip K. Dick — who was born on December 16, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois — confronted soulless corporations, authoritarian governments, and divine entities in his novels and short stories. His work has since gone on to inspire generations of science-fiction authors and provide the framework for more than a dozen TV and movie adaptations. Learn more about the fascinating mind behind "Blade Runner," "Minority Report" and so many other standouts of the genre.
