Just what synthesis of odd influences has created the mind of the Cyberphilospher, and how can I buy them online to make them my very own?

A worthy question, and one which I intend to turn into an excuse for rampant commercialism.  No one factor is wholly to blame for the current state of my mind, but I do hold the books of Tom Robbins (particularly Jitterbug Perfume) and Douglas Adams (HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy ) in particularly high esteem. On the musical side, I find Miles Davis (Kind of Blue ) and John Coltrane (Giant Steps ) to be exceedingly inspirational. Visual stimuli which have left a lasting impression include To Have and Have Not , Diner, and Better Off Dead. Does this mean you should avoid these things if you wish to continue to have a normal life? Probably too late, anyway, since you're already here.  Follow the links above to amazon.com. Buy the products ( I get a kickback if you do).  Enjoy them.  If you want more ideas on what I think is lots of fun, drop me a line and let me know.