The lecture began by questioning the nature of reality
What is real? This question was examined by looking at a clip from the matrix which depicted reality as a sort of abstract an uncertain concept
Plato
Plato described things as having a true form or essence. We do not see this but a variation of the objects true form which is shaped by our views and experiences. Platos allegory of a cave, further explains this idea, by humans only seeing a reflection of reality or essential truths which are lurking in the background.
Deleuze & Guattari
Looked at not only reality but virtual reality. Actual reality is described as a string of moments occurring in the passage of time, for each individual moment there are an infinite number of alternate possibilities. These possiblities make up virtual reality.
The lecture concluded with a video looking at the virtual world second life
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