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* No counter-example has ever been found to disprove the existence of an independent reality that conforms to the [[laws of physics]]. | * No counter-example has ever been found to disprove the existence of an independent reality that conforms to the [[laws of physics]]. | ||
* Alternative theories of reality assert the unverifiable, like [[Simulation Theory|simulations]], [[supernatural]] or [[wikipedia:Extra_dimensions|extradimensional]] beings that cannot be observed within the [[material]] [[universe]]. | * Alternative theories of reality assert the unverifiable, like [[Simulation Theory|simulations]], [[supernatural]] or [[wikipedia:Extra_dimensions|extradimensional]] beings that cannot be observed within the [[material]] [[universe]]. | ||
* You eventually have to [[The Gambler|bet on which reality is most likely]]. That we live together in a [[universe]] that exists independently of us and conforms to the [[laws of physics]], or we live in a [[simulation]] or a literal interpretation of [[scripture]] or some unknowable and eternally confusing plane of existence that is completely [[subjective]]. | * You eventually have to [[The Gambler|bet on which reality is most likely]]. That we live together in a [[universe]] that exists independently of us and conforms to the [[laws of physics]], or we live in a [[simulation]] or a [[Literalism|literal]] interpretation of [[scripture]] or some unknowable and eternally confusing plane of existence that is completely [[subjective]]. | ||
Given these options, [[The Gambler|the safest bet]] is obviously [[wikipedia:Scientific_realism|scientific realism]]. | Given these options, [[The Gambler|the safest bet]] is obviously [[wikipedia:Scientific_realism|scientific realism]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:04, 4 February 2024
metaculture assumes the truth of philosophical realism, or more specifically scientific realism. The reasons for this are:
- No counter-example has ever been found to disprove the existence of an independent reality that conforms to the laws of physics.
- Alternative theories of reality assert the unverifiable, like simulations, supernatural or extradimensional beings that cannot be observed within the material universe.
- You eventually have to bet on which reality is most likely. That we live together in a universe that exists independently of us and conforms to the laws of physics, or we live in a simulation or a literal interpretation of scripture or some unknowable and eternally confusing plane of existence that is completely subjective.
Given these options, the safest bet is obviously scientific realism.
See Reality is real. Now deal.