The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch
A science-fiction novel set in a future where colonists use hallucinogenic drugs to escape grim realities, and a returning explorer brings back a substance that grants shared, godlike hallucinations. The narrative blurs the line between reality and drug-induced experience, exploring themes of identity and transcendence.
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Mentioned 2× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 2 episodes, most recently on Sep 26, 2025.
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