Constructs Quote by Alan Moore
“It's pretty much a fact that our entire universe is a mental construct. We don't actually deal with reality directly. We simply compose a picture of reality from what's going on in our retinas, in the timpani of our ears, and in our nerve endings.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: Unspecified (philosophical essay)
Our perception of reality is a mental construct built from sensory inputs, not direct access to an objective world.
In simple terms: Reality is a mental picture from senses.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about objective reality.
Themes
philosophy
perception
ontology
Mood
thought‑provoking
introspective
Type
essay
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific research
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
constructivism
neuroscience
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect daily decision‑making?
- What practices help ground perception in reality?
A Different Perspective
May lead to solipsistic doubt.
![“Whether or not science can be applied to that mental construct [i.e. the designed entity] is a matter of availability. If there is body of scientific knowledge that can be applied, then it would be foolish not to exploit it. However, if there is none, it does not mean that the thing cannot be…” quote by Henry Petroski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17d/henry-petroski-10198_availability_whether-or-not-science-can-be-applied-to_341822.jpg)
