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Philosophy, sociology and religion

Philosophy, sociology and religion

Reality check

08 Aug 2019
Taken from the August 2019 issue of Physics World.

Hugh D Reynolds reviews The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes by Donald D Hoffman

Tomato slice
Now you see it: For Donald D Hoffman, the humble tomato is not a round red object, but a kind of optical illusion. (Courtesy: iStock/kaanates)
Remember that old optical illusion of a 3D cube drawn in 2D? While viewing this “Necker cube”, w

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Hugh D Reynolds perceives himself as both physical body and conscious agent. He is based in Bristol, UK, and pursues research in the philosophy of physics
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