Reality+ - Virtual Worlds and the Problem of Philosophy

Reading it will change the way you think about the universe'' Sean Carrollbr>br>In the coming decades, the technology that enables virtual and augmented reality will improve beyond recognition. Within a century, world-renowned philosopher David J. Chalmers predicts, we will have virtual worlds that are impossible to distinguish from non-virtual worlds. But is virtual reality just escapism?br>br>In a highly original work of ''technophilosophy'', Chalmers argues categorically, no: virtual reality is genuine reality. Virtual worlds are not second-class worlds. We can live a meaningful life in virtual reality - and increasingly, we will.br>br>What is reality, anyway? How can we lead a good life? Is there a god? How do we know there''s an external world - and how do we know we''re not living in a computer simulation? In Reality+, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of philosophy, using cutting-edge technology to provide invigorating new answers to age-old questions.br>br>Drawing on examples from pop culture, literature and film that help bring philosophical issues to life, Reality+ is a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, illuminating the nature of reality and our place within it.>

Produktdetails

• Autoren: David Chalmers, David J Chalmers, David J. Chalmers, Chalmers David J.
• Verlag: Allen Lane
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 25.01.2022
• EAN: 9780241320716
• ISBN: 978-0-241-32071-6
• Seiten: 544
• Abmessung: 160 mm x 240 mm x 38 mm
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Religion/Theologie; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Phenomenology, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Existentialism, SCIENCE / Cognitive Science, Psychology: states of consciousness, Impact of science and technology on society, Cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, Phenomenology & Existentialism, States Of Consciousness, Cognitive Science, Phenomenology and Existentialism