The Matrix: A Metaphysics of Reality

David Wheeler: I think the meaning in our life kind of comes from our consciousness and our connections to other people's consciousness. So as long as we're conscious in virtual worlds, you know, we're connected to other conscious beings, that's part of why I think we can ultimately have the same degree of reality,. meaning, even authenticity in a virtual world. He says he has been gradually finding his philosophical theme illustrated or embodied in today's technology.Wheeler: The idea is about reality. Don't directly grow out of the ideas about consciousness. But I think they're at least resonate with each other in interesting ways.