David Chalmers on Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy

About this episode

David Chalmers discusses the philosophical implications of virtual worlds and simulation theory.

Can virtual worlds be genuinely real? In this conversation, David Chalmers explores the philosophical implications of virtual reality, simulation theory, and digital existence. Discussing themes from his book Reality+, Chalmers examines whether we could be living in a simulation, whether virtual worlds can contain real meaning and value, and how emerging digital realities challenge our understanding of consciousness, knowledge, and existence.Chalmers' book, Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy, is available for purchase: https://bookshop.org/books/reality-virtual-worlds-and-the-problems-of-philosophy/9780393635805 David Chalmers is Professor of Philosophy at New York University and Co-Director of the Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness. His work focuses on consciousness, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, epistemology, and the foundations of cognitive science. Subscribe to Closer To Truth: https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV Join the Community: Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ Official Merchandise…

People in this episode

Host: Closer To Truth

Guest: David Chalmers

Topics covered

• virtual reality
• simulation theory
• digital existence
• consciousness
• philosophy

Keywords

• virtual worlds
• simulation theory
• digital reality
• consciousness
• philosophy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York University, Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness

Books & works: Reality+

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