Subjective and objective modeling of life- Reality vs. Illusion
<p>Generally, in the neuro/cognitive scientific paradigm, what is emphasized and told is that our brain/mind processes and represents <em>reality</em> differently than it <em>actually </em>exists in the physical world. This has prompted many authors to say that what our brain perceives and interprets is just an <em>illusion</em>. This has led to various behavioral, ethical, and philosophical implications and has drifted many from the obvious commonsense notion of <em>reality</em> and <em>life</em>.</p>
<p>For example, it is argued that “color” does not <em>actually</em> exist in the physical world. Rather, it is a product of our brain’s interpretation of certain wavelengths of light. It’s just an illusion. However, it is important to consider the implications of interpreting “color” as an illusion. The terms “illusion” and “reality” can have serious consequences in scientific language, and it is crucial to differentiate between the two. The following is a discussion on this topic with an attempt to distinguish reality from illusion.</p>
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