Welcome to Reality

by martinaolbertova

Reality… What is it and what kinds of reality do we know?

First of all, we have a subjective reality. The one that differs for every and each one of us. Then we have an objective reality which in itself is in a sense unattainable. We can mention absolute reality as well but we’re not positively sure if such a thing even exists. But we have social reality. We have mediated reality. We have virtual reality. We have augmented reality. And lastly, we also have hyperreality.

But what is reality to us?

Reality is what we positively know is out there and what we can relatively count on every day. Reality is what makes every day more bearable. Reality is what makes every our day completely unbearable. Reality is what gives our life a meaning. Reality is what we can get away with.

Reality is a reality check, just a control button that checks on our vital functions and makes sure if we’re still alive. Reality is something that catches us in case we’re falling down. Reality is a huge injection with a killer dose of life we’re being given when we slip and get unreal. Reality bites. Reality is to be disillusioned.

Reality is just an illusion. Reality is media. Reality is reality TV. Reality is a show. Reality is overrated. Reality is a lost identity. Reality is the worst game ever. Reality sucks. Reality is the biggest mind-fuck. Reality is something that we refuse to accept. Reality is something that we often wish to reset.

Reality is simplicity. Reality is just you and me. Reality is a state of mind. Reality is what you believe in.

Reality is none of the above. Because reality ultimately is WHAT YOU MAKE IT TO BE!

Welcome to (hyper)reality!