Reality: Influenced by an Individual’s Perception and Interpretation E

Reality Influenced by an Individuals Perception and InterpretationWhen the terminal sincereity is mentioned, some(prenominal) questions arise regarding what reality is and what is real originate also. Unfortunately, many of these questions are yet to be answered since determining reality and what is real are left over(p) to each individuals imagination - for one to determine reality as he or she sees fit. A dictionary may provide a definition for the word reality, but things that constitute reality may never be entirely defined because it is one of those things that is almost completely based on an individuals perception and interpretation. A dictionary may also provide a definition for the word perception and the word interpretation, but many individuals perceive and interpret many things very differently. With the vast variation of people, thoughts, and beliefs in our world, how should society determine the boundaries of reality? On the other hand, is it even possible to bewilder specific limits when considering reality? The movie chosen, as a springboard into the forthcoming philosophical discussion, was Dark City, A Mystery Clock Production by New Line Cinema directed by Alex Proyas. The movie raised many interesting questions and produced many engaging comments. At the very beginning of the movie, you chance upon the voice of Dr. Schreber, played by Kieffer Sutherland. He begins by saying, They the Strangers had mastered the ultimate technology, the ability to alter physical reality by entrust alone.i1 If the Strangers are repair reality, the people of the city will never truly know what is real and what is artificial. Consequently, the city in which they live is all artificial and made up. We as viewers can see this, but ... ...ed and are likely to continue to remain unanswered for many years to come. It is highly doubtful the term reality will ever be entirely and unrestrictedly measurable.Notesi1 Dr. Daniel P. Schreber in Dark City the movie.ii2 Detective Walenski in Dark City the movie.iii3 Woolley, Benjamin. Virtual Worlds. P 5.iv4 Woolley, Benjamin. Virtual Worlds. P 9.v5 Ludlow, Peter. proud Noon on the Electronic Frontier. P 24.vi6 Collins Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus. P 450.vii7 Collins Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus. P 335.viii8 www.philosophypages.com/dy/ix3.htmreal the definition of reality.ix9 Woolley, Benjamin. Virtual Worlds. P 213.x10 Woolley, Benjamin. Virtual Worlds. P 3.xi11 Woolley, Benjamin. Virtual Worlds. P 5.xii12 Woolley, Benjamin. Virtual Worlds. P 3.