neuroreality

Brain computer interface generated input that the brain interprets as a state of actual being or existence. Indistinguishable from what is perceived as genuine reality.

“I expected neuroreality to feel artificial, but when I ‘arrived’ in the Bahamas - OMG! I was in the Bahamas! Intellectually, I knew I was connected to a brain computer interface, but I’m telling you, it felt like I was literally in the Bahamas. The sun on my skin, the crash of the waves, the coolness of wet sand under my feet. The air heavy with humidity; it was sticky, and every little sound, every whiff of the ocean — it was all there. It was real. All very real. No doubt about it. None. But here’s the thing, what bothers me now — what really bothers me now — is I’m back in the lab, right? Right? But am I? How do I know? How could I ever know? OMFG. Get me out of here. GET ME OUT OF HERE!”

neuroreality by AISingularity June 15, 2023

Neurorealism

The idea that our nervous system (brain, neurons, synapses) determines how we perceive and see reality. It is the neuro‑centered version of Cognitive Realism. Its weak version (Neurorelativism) holds that different nervous systems produce different, equally valid realities. Its strong version (Neurodeterminism) asserts that neural structure absolutely and inevitably constrains all possible experience. Neurorealism is criticized for ignoring the role of the body (embodiment), environment (extended cognition), and culture (situated cognition). It also tends to reduce the person to the brain, overlooking social and psychological dimensions.

Example: “Neurorealism reminds us that a bloodhound lives in a world of smells we cannot access – its neural reality is different. But can we train our own sense of smell? Skepticism questions.”

Neurorealism by Abzu Land May 27, 2026