What's your take on the book's exploration of reality versus illusion?

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What's your take on the book's exploration of reality versus illusion?

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What's your take on the book's exploration of reality versus illusion?
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Well, the protagonists' perceptions make the simulations totally realistic. They consciously know that they're illusions, and they know they can do "tricks" such as skipping ahead in time, but all their reflections during their experiences confirm that, subjectively, they're indistinguishable from reality.
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Reality is merged with illusion, creating a whole new experience. It is like living in a dream, knowing fully it is a dream. The simulations seamlessly merge reality with illusion.
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