If there is one constant in the universe it is that all things are relative to the observer. Show a scene to three different people and they will see three different things.
Couple with this the fact that the only way that we (our brains) know anything about the world is via the signals provided by our senses and our sense of reality become very shaky, since our senses are not the be all and end all. Recent studies have shown the minor interference can cause major problems with the senses, a low drowning noise can throw off balance, a flash of light can mask something behind, the eyes can see one thing but the brain will interoperate it as another.
Given both of these 'problems' with perceiving reality, and the fact that we have no independent model to run from, something that we can go to and check to see if what we 'see' happening is what is happening, how can we be sure that what we perceive is reality? How do you know that what you are doing now is what is really happening?
Please explain your answers, including an example if possible to help explain your answer?
Thanks.
2007-11-15
12:57:47
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Arthur N
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