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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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"[Chalmers] writes with plausible fluency, drawing the reader effortlessly with him ..."
"Chalmers knows he's being provocative...Thankfully, by philosophers' standards, he's also unusually committed to trying to change his readers' minds and proves a thoughtful, clear and funny companion — if not, in the end, an altogether convincing one ..."
"the most alarming and thought-provoking book I've read in years ..."
"It stands as a welcoming work for first-time readers of philosophy, full of genial references to cultural touchstones such as The Matrix and Rick and Morty."
"But then, what do you have to lose but your illusions?"
"The book is overstuffed with data of varying relevance ..."
"Philosophy-minded readers weened on The Matrix and ready for the metaverse will want to take a look."
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