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Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy
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Virtual reality is genuine reality; that's the central thesis of Reality+. In a highly original work of "technophilosophy," David J. Chalmers gives a compelling analysis of our technological future. He argues that virtual worlds are not second-class worlds, and that we can live a meaningful life in virtual reality. We may even be in a virtual world already. Along the way, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of big ideas in philosophy and science. He uses virtual reality technology to offer a new perspective on long-established philosophical questions. How do we know that there's an external world? Is there a god? What is the nature of reality? What's the relation between mind and body? How can we lead a good life? All of these questions are illuminated or transformed by Chalmers' mind-bending analysis. Studded with illustrations that bring philosophical issues to life, Reality+ is a major statement that will shape discussion of philosophy, science, and technology for years to come.
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"On the contrary, it seems to me that statistics about our world can't really tell us anything fruitful about other worlds beyond ..."
"This isn't a world in which I want to live."
"The only question is whether you really want to know how deep the rabbit hole goes."
"Chalmers's writing is perspicuous and teacherly—an approach that keeps it from collapsing into recalcitrant obscurity ..."
"Outside of ethics, Chalmers is a joy: an exuberant guide through challenging terrain, quick with anecdotes and arguments, wit and wild ideas ..."
"Philosophy-minded readers weened on The Matrix and ready for the metaverse will want to take a look."
"A book that proposes a philosophical revolution but offers mostly fun thought experiments."
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