In Philip K. Dick's "The Crack in Space," the absurdity of racial discrimination is highlighted through a powerful conversation. The narrator reflects on the superficial nature of choosing skin color as a basis for conflict and identity. It suggests that focusing on such trivial differences, rather than recognizing shared humanity, is ultimately pointless.
Dick critiques societal values by mocking the arbitrary distinctions we make. He proposes that if we were to evaluate differences more minutely, like eye color, it shows how ridiculous not only racism but all forms of prejudice can be. This challenges readers to reconsider the foundations of their beliefs and the reasons behind divisions among people.