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[[File:Reality-consciousness-subjectivity.jpg|thumb|[[Simulation Theory|It's not a simulation]]]] | |||
[[metaculture]] assumes the truth of [[wikipedia:Philosophical_realism|philosophical realism]], or more specifically [[wikipedia:Scientific_realism|scientific realism]]. The reasons for this are: | |||
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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 [ | * 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]]. | |||
[[wikipedia:Reality|Reality]] is real. [[Evidence-Based Best Practices|Now deal]]. | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQN3RH_xWJg||center||frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3DlhNgeqZk||center|What is Scientific Realism?|frame}} | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQN3RH_xWJg||center|Tame Impala - Reality in Motion|frame}} | |||
Latest revision as of 08:05, 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.