It depends on what the meaning of the word "is" is.

Reality is my personal interactions and experiences as I interact with others. The Pragmatic Boner.

Ask me that question New Years Eve.

if ziller can touch them, they are real-tea ~

Reality is what there actually is, beyond what humans may know about it or make up about it.

As we said in the '70's, "reality is for those who can't handle drugs".

I thought drugs were for those who couldn't handle reality.

Reality is the true state of things as they are, not our interpretation of things. I suppose each individual has their own perception of reality which I assume is their truth. Our beliefs are often mistaken and require constant reevaluation and assessing new information.

Some drugs show you reality, which is too much for most people.

I would say reality is based on what you hear, read, see, feel, and 'experience' in anyway and how you interpret those experiences.

There is only one true reality!

However, all/many(?) view of reality is different based on what they experience and how they interpret it.

This is actually ok in the short term.

Hopefully, peoples' realities will continue to converge in the longer term through things such as 'science, research, internet, etc.' as more people are exposed to similar experiences and 'similar experiences' can be clearly interpreted/explained.

spiritist Wrote:
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> Hopefully, peoples' realities will continue to
> converge in the longer term through things such as
> 'science, research, internet, etc.' as more people
> are exposed to similar experiences and 'similar
> experiences' can be clearly interpreted/explained.

I like this spiritist, I like to think that most of us here are truth seekers and realize that there is one truth (Mormonism isn't it) and the truth matters. As we find those truths hopefully we can enlighten each other and eventually unite in oneness of purpose. I know I am idealistic but nothing was ever accomplished without a vision and hope. The world truly lies in darkness and I don't believe religion will ever provide the answers we need.

Yes, reality has a lot of explaining to do!
I appreciate the wisdom and profundity in your comments EOD.

I like these definitions, because "reality" is not necessarily determined by what the group sees, by majority vote. Look
At The the deluded group who believe in Joseph Smith, or who voted for Trump.

I Google it,
"Reality: the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic idea of them."

What's up chief (and why 2017)?

Me. Reality. What? Why? How? For whom-you? When? Really? Why? Anyway...

Chief readwrite

I would agree, although I think it started earlier than 2017.

As others have stated, reality is what really is, as opposed to our own perception of it, our interpretation of it, or idealized version of it.

The problem with reality in 2017 is more dire as it has devolved into man's distortion of reality, which is what is currently an acceptable practice as it aids the agendas of those who wish to control--especially those in the arenas of the rich, the political, and the religious.

If some leader wants everyone to see his selfish interpretation of reality as the true reality, then his followers may support his agenda because they perceive that they may benefit in some way and that small gain becomes their only focus as they lose sight of the big picture---reality stripped down: Like realizing the earth revolves around the sun and not vice versa as it appears.

They think that if you criticise the denial of reality they think you are criticising them -- when that's not the case

Yup.

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> They think that if you criticise the denial of
> reality they think you are criticising them --
> when that's not the case

That's what I was going to say.

Thanks

Sometimes if you criticize the denial of reality, you are in fact criticizing the deniers.

There was, after all, a reason why they didn't like reality.

anybody Wrote:

Acceptance of denial maybe becoming more mainstream...

Besides, look who/ what is making these claims; at the fools who are always (going to be) in [selective] denial; at what is being denied.

It's a harsh world out there - while it's soft and cozy in here... at times.

2017 will be looked (back) at like the rest of the years. It only seems ridiculous because we're (still) in it.

I would like to know whom to blame for reality's concentrated lack of moral fiber. Also, how come reality comes in so many sizes and colors?

I sincerely believe that reality has a lot to answer for!

Reality supersedes all possible definitions.

Pinch your arm. It it hurts, you really exist.

Holding the hand of someone you love more than any other while they die. Doesn't get more real than that for me.