In this passage from "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick, the protagonist reflects on his desire to escape to a remote, desolate area away from the bustling city of San Francisco. As he drives, he dreams of reaching a place where he can observe the stars, symbolizing hope and freedom.
The mention of going to an uninhabited landscape suggests a search for solitude and existential contemplation. The protagonist acknowledges that such a place is only visited when one feels a profound sense of despair, reinforcing themes of isolation and the search for meaning in a bleak world.