{"product_id":"reality-by-david-j-chalmers-9780141986784","title":"Reality+","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one of our leading thinkers, a dazzling philosophical journey through virtual worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the coming decades, the technology that enables virtual and augmented reality will improve beyond recognition. Within a century, world-renowned philosopher David J. Chalmers predicts, we will have virtual worlds that are impossible to distinguish from non-virtual worlds. But is virtual reality just escapism? In a highly original work of 'technophilosophy', Chalmers argues categorically, no—virtual reality is genuine reality. Virtual worlds are not second-class worlds. We can live a meaningful life in virtual reality—and increasingly, we will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is reality, anyway? How can we lead a good life? Is there a god? How do we know there's an external world—and how do we know we're not living in a computer simulation? In \u003cem\u003eReality+\u003c\/em\u003e, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of philosophy, using cutting-edge technology to provide invigorating new answers to age-old questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on examples from pop culture, literature and film that help bring philosophical issues to life, \u003cem\u003eReality+\u003c\/em\u003e is a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, illuminating the nature of reality and our place within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551172972780,"sku":"9780141986784","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14669823482238.jpg?v=1749992689","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/reality-by-david-j-chalmers-9780141986784","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}