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Reality+
- Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy
- Narrated by: Grant Cartwright
- Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
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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? 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.
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.
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.
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- 27-01-23
Contemporary, Futuristic and an Intellectual Treat
This is the second book by Chalmers I am listening to. His first book 'Conscious Mind' hooked me completely by his unconventional ideas and thoughts in philosophy and cognitive science. But 'Conscious Mind' was very dense and was a bit heavy-weight as an audio-book. While listening to it, I had to refer to the book occasionally to get more clarity on some of the topics.
But this book is of a different kind and may be a little light-weight, but more broader in scope. In a sense, very vast in scope. The breadth of the topics Chalmers covers (like science, philosophy, technology, cognitive science, mathematics, neuro-biology, computer science, religion, mythology, history, literature, science-fiction, movies, art etc.) for defending his claims about reality (or Reality+ as he coined it) is really astounding. That is why the book becomes a bit longer I believe. But interestingly, that is what makes this book more enjoyable as an audio-book also.
Chalmers calls his approach as Techno-philosophy (Using technology to find answers for age-old philosophical questions and also asking philosophical questions about technology in general). As mentioned, Chalmers' idea of Reality+ is revolutionary, and very futuristic in nature. This makes the book highly contemporary and an intellectual treat to read or listen to.
Finally, as a listening tip, I would say, since each of the chapters starts on a lighter note but gathers intensity by the end of the chapters, it is better to listen in the conventional way of listening from start to end, rather than skipping or listening in portions. Though Chalmers mentions that each of the Chapters can be read or listened to as stand-alone, I would not recommend it on our first listening.
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buffet for thought!
so much food for thought! so nicely arranged! so tasty! so nutritious! yet keeps you hungry for more!
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