The Infinite Monkey Cage

The Fundamentals of Reality

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Feb 8, 2021
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INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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