There is no line between the 'real world' and 'world of myth and symbol.' Objects, sensations, hit with the impact of hallucination.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reality and myth are indistinguishable because objects and sensations feel as intense as hallucinations.
- In plain terms
- Real life and stories feel equally intense.
- What can you take from it?
- Perception blurs the line between fact and fiction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is reality just a shared dream?
- How do you know what is real?
Another view
It treats hallucination as a standard for impact which is subjective.
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