You have to be with other people, he thought. In order to live at all. I mean before they came here I could stand it... But now it has changed. You can't go back, he thought. You can't go from people to nonpeople. - J.R. Isidore
In Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?", the character J.R. Isidore reflects on the importance of human connection. He realizes that being around others is essential for a fulfilling existence. Before encountering other people, he felt he could manage alone, but his perspective shifts as he understands that isolation is no longer a viable option for him.
Isidore's thoughts reveal a deep-seated need for companionship. Once he has tasted the reality of human interaction, he recognizes that returning to solitude is not possible. His statement underscores a fundamental truth about human nature: we thrive in the company of others, and to regress to a state of isolation feels unnatural and unacceptable.
