@book {82284, title = {Reality+}, year = {2022}, publisher = {W. W. Norton \& Company}, organization = {W. W. Norton \& Company}, abstract = {

A leading philosopher takes a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, illuminating the nature of reality and our place within it.

Virtual reality is genuine reality; that{\textquoteright}s the central thesis of\ Reality+. In a highly original work of {\textquotedblleft}technophilosophy,{\textquotedblright} David J. Chalmers gives a compelling analysis of our technological future. He argues that virtual worlds are not second-class worlds, and that we can live a meaningful life in virtual reality. We may even be in a virtual world already.

Along the way, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of big ideas in philosophy and science. He uses virtual reality technology to offer a new perspective on long-established philosophical questions. How do we know that there{\textquoteright}s an external world? Is there a god? What is the nature of reality? What{\textquoteright}s the relation between mind and body? How can we lead a good life? All of these questions are illuminated or transformed by Chalmers{\textquoteright} mind-bending analysis.

Studded with illustrations that bring philosophical issues to life,\ Reality+\ is a major statement that will shape discussion of philosophy, science, and technology for years to come.

}, isbn = {9780393635805} }