Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

«Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?» is a science fiction novel written by American author Philip K. Dick.

Rick Deckard is the protagonist, a bounty hunter who tracks down androids - artificial humans who are nearly indistinguishable from humans. The Nexus-6 androids are a new model of androids that have escaped to Earth and pose a threat to humans. The novel explores themes of consciousness, empathy, the meaning of life, and artificial intelligence. «Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?» is considered one of the most influential works in the science fiction genre. The film "Blade Runner" based on the novel was released in 1982 and became a cult cyberpunk classic. The novel makes the reader think about the ethical and philosophical problems associated with the development of artificial intelligence.