I thought this was a fun book to read. Chalmers is careful in his argumentation, and he gives a lot of examples throughout. I did sometimes find the book a bit tough to read since a lot of the arguments rely on specific definitions of words, but overall I enjoyed the look Chalmers provides into our potential virtual future.

Is virtual reality genuine reality? Are we all living in a simulated reality right now? Is it possible to lead a life in a virtual world that is just as good, or better, than “real life”? In Reality+, a philosopher explains his thoughts on these and six other common philosophical questions in our current computer-enhanced world.

I love a book that makes me stop reading and ponder what I just read. This book does this multiple times. The author takes complex ideas and breaks them down for non-brainiacs. Using pop culture references and cartoon illustrations allows everyone to understand his points.

If you are a gamer and/or loved The Matrix, you need to read this book. It will change the way you view the world. Reality+ also has some brilliant plot ideas for science fiction authors too. 5 stars and a favorite!

Thanks to W.W. Norton & Company and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

I greatly enjoyed David Chalmers's "Reality+." I felt this was philosophical writing at its best: popularly accessible, engaging for students and professionals, and always, always provocatively argumentative.

Chalmers presents this book as one that you can read out of sequence. He engages with the history of philosophy all the while using VR and the simulation hypothesis to bring it up to date. Chalmers then launches into original philosophy of his own on many fascinating and important subjects.

I'm very glad to have read this book!