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jenn · 06-07-2002, 11:12 AM

What is reality? Who agrees that there is no such thing as reality?

Mageth · 06-07-2002, 11:21 AM

Well, I would agree with that, but since I'm not real, what's the point?

Mageth · 06-07-2002, 11:23 AM

Seriously, I like the way it was explained in a book I read. If you kick something (e.g. a rock), and it "kicks" back, then it's real.

jenn · 06-07-2002, 11:49 AM

Mageth,
HAHAHAHAHAHA....what if your not...."real". I think WAY to deep for my own good , I know this!!
Seriously, I read this book that explained time, matter, reality, etc...and it made since. Time and reality are only perceptions.The reality that is "real" to me, may not be "real" to you...
I started the topic just to give people something to ponder on and to also give us a GOOD laugh!!

Liquidrage · 06-07-2002, 12:00 PM

I think this is more of a philosophical question.

I believe reality exists because we define whatever it is we are experiencing as "reality".

Whether we're brains hooked up to TV in some Matrix-esque labratory or we're supreme beings from another universe trapped in hell or whatever.

This is our reality.
A rose by any other name still costs more on Valentines day.

jenn · 06-07-2002, 12:13 PM

I know I have read about reality in Science books. But yes, you are right it belongs in the science forum!!! <img src="graemlins/notworthy.gif" border="0" alt="[Not Worthy]" />

fando · 06-07-2002, 01:16 PM

I consider that to be the most loaded question ever.

I'll give the solipsist answer: Reality is the sum of all experiences that our brain manufactures. Data for experiences are drawn from memory, ill understood parts of the mind, and our five senses. A reality is always personal, it vanishes when we expire.

AdamWho · 06-08-2002, 05:02 PM

Reality is that which would still exist even if you ceased to exist.

Coragyps · 06-09-2002, 12:19 PM

From my generation: "Reality is for those who can't handle LSD."

99Percent · 06-09-2002, 05:05 PM

Reality is that which is logically persistent.

Perception of reality is the continous refresh of memory in a consistent way. Much like the electron beam that hits the phosphorus of a tv screen.

It is irrelevant whether reality is manufactured or not (brain in a jar). As long as it is logically persistent it is real.

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06-07-2002, 11:21 AM	#2
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	Well, I would agree with that, but since I'm not real, what's the point?

06-07-2002, 11:23 AM	#3
Mageth Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deep in the heart of mother-lovin' Texas Posts: 29,689	Seriously, I like the way it was explained in a book I read. If you kick something (e.g. a rock), and it "kicks" back, then it's real.

06-07-2002, 11:49 AM	#4
jenn Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 57	Mageth, HAHAHAHAHAHA....what if your not...."real". I think WAY to deep for my own good , I know this!! Seriously, I read this book that explained time, matter, reality, etc...and it made since. Time and reality are only perceptions.The reality that is "real" to me, may not be "real" to you... I started the topic just to give people something to ponder on and to also give us a GOOD laugh!!

06-07-2002, 12:00 PM	#5
Liquidrage Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 1,301	I think this is more of a philosophical question. I believe reality exists because we define whatever it is we are experiencing as "reality". Whether we're brains hooked up to TV in some Matrix-esque labratory or we're supreme beings from another universe trapped in hell or whatever. This is our reality. A rose by any other name still costs more on Valentines day.

06-07-2002, 12:13 PM	#6
jenn Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 57	I know I have read about reality in Science books. But yes, you are right it belongs in the science forum!!! <img src="graemlins/notworthy.gif" border="0" alt="[Not Worthy]" />

06-07-2002, 01:16 PM	#7
fando Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Los Angeles Area Posts: 1,372	I consider that to be the most loaded question ever. I'll give the solipsist answer: Reality is the sum of all experiences that our brain manufactures. Data for experiences are drawn from memory, ill understood parts of the mind, and our five senses. A reality is always personal, it vanishes when we expire.

06-08-2002, 05:02 PM	#8
AdamWho Contributor Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 13,389	Reality is that which would still exist even if you ceased to exist.

06-09-2002, 12:19 PM	#9
Coragyps Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Snyder,Texas,USA Posts: 4,411	From my generation: "Reality is for those who can't handle LSD."

06-09-2002, 05:05 PM	#10
99Percent Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: my mind Posts: 5,996	Reality is that which is logically persistent. Perception of reality is the continous refresh of memory in a consistent way. Much like the electron beam that hits the phosphorus of a tv screen. It is irrelevant whether reality is manufactured or not (brain in a jar). As long as it is logically persistent it is real.

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