User:Nitpyck/sandbox

Disch sees Poe as having anticipated the whole genre of SF in 7 ways:1. Use of hypnotism- still the preferred MO for folks who want desperately to believe in UFOs, past lives, child abuse- a "license for liars" 2. A dreams-come-true mentality 3. A chip-on-the-shoulder mentality characteristic of True Believers 4. Genuine visionary power 5. Great special effects 6. Sophomoric humor 7. Madness as a door to the divine http://www.frankwu.com/Disch.html