Aug 14, 2003 09:58
I am of the firm belief that there is no 'rational' world, in the sense that there is no stable solid 'physical' world. In a single person's existence i have noticed levels of realities one encounters.
Conglomerate socially agreed upon reality: Which seems to be a reality agreed upon by all social groups. Basically, the ideas that air is breathable, gravity keeps you on the ground, airplanes fly and philadelphia exists.
Group socially constructed reality: Which, is a reality created by an agreement of perception in a single social construct. Now this isnt as stable and material as it seems. I have noticed this reality varies by social group. It can be wonderfully liberating to violate the laws of other social 'realities', especially that of those diametrically opposite to your social group.
The individual reality: This is a persons own reality which is created by the perception they have on their socially constructed reality. This varies by life experience and physical form, which shapes personal experience and opinion.
The reality of the other: Which consists of reality as other people you experience see it. Granted this is a widely varied reality due to everyone creates their reality through their perceptions, and these perceptions change from person to person.