I How Does Touch Occur in the Brain in a Vat Hypothesis?

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The discussion centers on the implications of the brain in a vat hypothesis, particularly regarding the nature of touch. If this hypothesis is accurate, it suggests that physical interaction with the world is impossible, as touch relies on atomic interactions. Participants express concerns about the ambiguity of the hypothesis, arguing that it requires specific references to be meaningful. The conversation also highlights the distinction between philosophical thought experiments and fictional representations, like those in "The Matrix." Ultimately, the thread concludes without reaching a consensus on the topic.
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If the brain in a vat hypothesis is correct, it means that we cannot touch another person or object. My only concern is how touch occurs, if in the real world it is the interaction of atoms (in particular, electrons). Thanks
 
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Johnny5454 said:
If the brain in a vat hypothesis is correct
I fear this has so many interpretations that it is meaningless. You will need to supply particular references to describe what you mean.
 
hutchphd said:
I fear this has so many interpretations that it is meaningless. You will need to supply particular references to describe what you mean.
I mean the hypothesis in which the brain was placed in a vat of nutrient fluid and connected to a computer
 
Johnny5454 said:
I mean the hypothesis in which the brain was placed in a vat of nutrient fluid and connected to a computer
The Matrix is a movie, not a scientific hypothesis

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So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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