The Three Realities

<p>An understanding of the three realities (physical perceived represented) enables us to make sense of concepts encountered in everyday life in a negotiation observing a physical phenomenon a sports competition biology psychology or architecture.</p><p><br></p><p>Why is it that in a cathedral if we take notice we can see curved pillars whereas we know that they have been built straight and that in taking a photo we can see another curve?</p><p><br></p><p>According to individuals eras civilizations these three realities have co-existed in a balanced way or not evolving at different rates.</p><p>What is happening at the present time?</p><p><br></p><p>What kind of reaction does postmodern man have faced with antiquated institutions inherited from modernity: trade unions political parties fellowships religions academies old schools? How can we account for absenteeism at elections the disaffection of institutional arts the development of tribes huge drinks parties raves Hip Hop where we dance on our head?</p><p><br></p><p>This book involves us in a multiple and decompartmentalized approach to the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Similarly in daily life the average person supposes that in principle what he sees what he hears what he feels corresponds to a solid reality an undeniable truth of things. Yet at the same time he will be able to adapt to any changes in perception that challenge his representation of things taking a new path and perceiving the new reality. His new reality will be a new interpretation of his perceptions in other words a new representation of the world. </p><p><br></p><p>Perception takes place in the presence of an object. Representation is constructed in the absence of the object. Representation is built from perceptions but also from other factors like memory or purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Illusions are inherent to our biological constitution and functioning. According to Spinoza the purpose of our body is to persevere in its own being in other words to survive in the best possible environment and conditions. </p><p><br></p><p>In this context our visual system is not a photographic device. Our eye contains a lens but our retina and visual system anticipate and transfigure the world to bring about our life-saving actions. </p><p><br></p>