Reality+

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Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy

By David J. Chalmers

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Reality+ by David J. Chalmers explores the philosophical implications of digital realities. Chalmers examines how virtual worlds and digital experiences might shape our understanding of reality and consciousness. The book delves into questions about the nature of existence, blending philosophical theories with insights from psychology and technology.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of philosophy, consciousness, and virtual reality. It explores profound questions about the nature of reality and our perception of it, drawing on insights from both technology and philosophical thought. If you're intrigued by how virtual worlds can reshape our understanding of existence, this thought-provoking work could be a captivating read.

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From one of our leading thinkers, a dazzling philosophical journey through virtual worlds.

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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David Chalmers' Reality+ receives praise for its engaging exploration of philosophical concepts through the lens of virtual reality. The book is described as both entertaining and thought-provoking, filled with lively writing and pop culture references. Reviewers note Chalmers' skill in making complex ideas accessible and his ability to interweave classical philosophy with modern technological themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141986784

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 544

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Computing & Technology David J. Chalmers Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Science & Nature

About the Author

David J. Chalmers is University Professor of Philosophy and Co-Director of the Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness at New York University. His previous books include The Conscious Mind and Constructing the World. He has given the John Locke lectures and has been awarded the Jean Nicod Prize. He is known for formulating the 'hard problem' of consciousness, which inspired Tom Stoppard's play The Hard Problem, and for the idea of the 'extended mind', which says that the tools we use can become parts of our minds.