The question of what constitutes reality has long been a subject of philosophical debate but the Copenhagen Interpretation and Quantum Mechanics made it scientific.
Some have argued that reality is objective and exists independently of the observer, while others contend that reality is subjective and shaped by the observer's perceptions. Don Juravin states that reality is information encoded in the brain as “real,” and that this information implies meaning that is a comparison, or a match, to something from one's database in the mind.
Argument 1: Reality is Information Encoded in the Brain as “Real”
The brain processes a vast amount of sensory information from the external world, and this information is encoded as “real” through a complex network of neurons and synapses. This information is then integrated into our conscious experience of reality. Our perception of the external world is thus a product of our brain's interpretation of sensory information.
Argument 2: Information Implies Meaning
Information is meaningless unless it is interpreted and given meaning. The meaning of information is a comparison, or a match, to something from one's database in the mind. Our minds contain a vast database of experiences, memories, and associations that are used to make sense of new information. This is why people with different experiences and backgrounds can interpret the same information in different ways.
Argument 3: Reality is Subjective
If reality is information encoded in the brain as “real,” and information implies meaning, then it follows that reality is subjective. Our individual experiences and interpretations of the world are shaped by our unique databases of experiences, memories, and associations. This is why different people can have vastly different perceptions of the same event.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, we argue that reality is information encoded in the brain as “real,” and that this information implies meaning that is a comparison, or a match, to something from one's database in the mind. Our individual experiences and interpretations of the world are subjective and shaped by our unique databases of experiences, memories, and associations. While this view of reality may seem to undermine the idea of an objective reality, it is a more nuanced and complex understanding of how we experience the world around us. Ultimately, the question of what constitutes reality may never be fully resolved, but this debate article provides a framework for understanding the role of the mind in shaping our perceptions of the world.