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Two Versions of Reality
- Reality has two versions: everyday reality based on sensory input and constructed rules of thumb.
- Physical reality is revealed through instruments and logical thinking, offering a different but coherent perspective.
Early Understanding of Deeper Reality
- The distinction between perceived reality and a deeper, mathematical reality emerged early in human thought.
- Democritus's idea of atoms and the void exemplifies this distinction, suggesting an underlying reality different from sensory experience.
From Philosophy to Physics
- Janna Levin's shift from philosophy to physics was driven by a desire for a more solid understanding of reality.
- Physics offered a universal and transferable framework unlike the subjective interpretations in philosophy.