In "Confessions of a Crap Artist," Philip K. Dick reflects on the futility of engaging with the media and public discourse, depicting a sense of disillusionment. He expresses a realization that writing letters to the editor, a common avenue for sharing opinions, feels pointless, as he believes the audience is largely composed of those he considers unreasonable or eccentric.

This perspective highlights Dick's frustration with society and the overwhelming presence of eccentricity in public conversations. The sentiment that negativity and irrationality dominate media interactions leads him to dismiss the notion of participating in such dialogues, ultimately revealing a deeper sense of disappointment in how ideas are perceived and valued in the broader world.