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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Asymptotic Chasm: Rhetoric, Perception, and Reality

from Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings · host Bry Willis

Language philosopher Bry Willis explores the subjective nature of truth, arguing that an objective reality remains fundamentally unreachable for human beings. The author suggests that what we consider "true" is largely a product of persuasive rhetoric and personal perception rather than a direct correspondence to a fixed world. By using mathematical analogies, the text illustrates that while scientific progress appears to move us closer to reality, we lack a reference point to measure our actual proximity. Furthermore, the narrative highlights how sensory limitations and differing internal frameworks mean that individuals often operate within competing versions of reality. Ultimately, the text posits that truth is an approximation shaped by the urge to build community and minimise the discomfort of being different.👉 https://philosophics.blog/2019/12/28/the-truth-about-truth/

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