Modern Physics and Hyperrealism-antirealism Tendency

Abstract

This paper delves into the philosophical implications of modern physics, particularly theoretical physics, and its tendency towards hyperrealism-antirealism. Inspired by Baudrillard's concept of hyperreality, we argue that certain aspects of contemporary physics, such as the interpretation of quantum mechanics and the pursuit of theories of everything, exhibit characteristics of a hyperreal state. This hyperreal state is characterized by the detachment from reality, the dominance of simulation over the real, and the loss of a clear distinction between the real and the imaginary. We explore how this trend has led to a departure from a balanced realist perspective, hindering the pursuit of a complete and coherent understanding of the physical world.