What is an objective reality?

1. Terminology. Many philosophers would use the term “objective reality” to refer to anything that exists as it is independent of any conscious awareness of it (via perception, thought, etc.). Common mid-sized physical objects presumably apply, as do persons having subjective states.

Can there be an objective reality that is the same for everyone?

Yes. Though shrouded in mystery, objective truth exists, and it exists regardless of what anyone or everyone believes.

Does objective reality exist?

But in a paper recently published in Science Advances, we show that, in the micro-world of atoms and particles that is governed by the strange rules of quantum mechanics, two different observers are entitled to their own facts. …

What is objective reality vs subjective?

Subjective most commonly means based on the personal perspective or preferences of a person—the subject who’s observing something. In contrast, objective most commonly means not influenced by or based on a personal viewpoint—based on the analysis of an object of observation only.

Do you think that reality is objective or subjective?

The fact that you observe something means you fundamentally interact with it and it is this interaction that will have an effect. Reality objectively interacts with itself and from the narrow mathematical interval of reality that is a conscious observer it seems subjective because it (observer) has an effect on it.

Are You too insulated in your own little world?

When we become too insulated in our own little world, we lose contact with other people and lose sight of the importance of their wants and needs, hopes and dreams and and their ability to contribute to our shared world. We also tend not to notice how our way of being is impacting them.

What are your greatest challenges in life?

One of life’s greatest challenges is striking a balance between living in our very own unique world and cohabitating in a shared world — bearing responsibility for our contribution. So, I have two questions for you: What goes on in the theater of your mind? What are you contributing to our shared world?

Are deniers true believers?

These deniers are indeed “true believers” for whom there is only One Absolute Truth. They are the very people whom Pope Francis recently called “fundamentalists,” and they are found in all religions and other “isms.” The writings of their texts are taken literally or reinterpreted to suit their prejudice and hate.

Is there such a thing as denial?

Finally, there is a particular type of “denial” we are witnessing nowadays: When seemingly intelligent and sane adults vehemently deny truths despite a body of irrefutable data.