--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The ordinary reality, as I perceive it…" description: "\"“The ordinary reality, as I perceive it, is but a huge and intricate virtual screen which operates on multiple levels. Its origins and developments ext..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db9/franco-santoro-14540_learning_the-ordinary-reality-as-i-perceive-it-is_2226604.jpg" --- # The ordinary reality, as I perceive it, is but a huge and… ![“The ordinary reality, as I perceive it, is but a huge and intricate virtual screen which operates on multiple levels. Its origins and developments extend far beyond the understanding and scope of the established functioning of the mind. Trapped in the pen of the binary system and the…” quote by Franco Santoro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db9/franco-santoro-14540_learning_the-ordinary-reality-as-i-perceive-it-is_2226604.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db9/franco-santoro-14540_learning_the-ordinary-reality-as-i-perceive-it-is_2226604.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db9/franco-santoro-14540_learning_the-ordinary-reality-as-i-perceive-it-is_2226604.jpg) > ““The ordinary reality, as I perceive it, is but a huge and intricate virtual screen which operates on multiple levels. Its origins and developments extend far beyond the understanding and scope of the established functioning of the mind. Trapped in the pen of the binary system and the identification with their physical bodies, human beings eat up a fodder made up of sin, guilt and fear, as they watch the soap opera of life being repeated over and over. Yet such a mirage is so insane and unreal that attentive eyes cannot help discovering gaps all over the place. Although the operators at the projector do their best to botch it up, the absurd illusion of this misperception may reveal itself at any moment. It is like a boasting block of ice showing off its solidity as long as the temperature is below zero and yet inevitably starting to thaw and melt away in warmer weather.”” [Franco Santoro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/franco-santoro/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests reality is a complex illusion created by mental and societal constructs, masking deeper truths that can be glimpsed when we question the narrative. **In simple terms:** Reality is an illusion hiding deeper truths. Key Takeaway Question your assumptions about reality. Themes illusion perception mind existence truth Mood contemplative skeptical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal introspection - spiritual practice - critical thinking - art analysis Key Concepts philosophy metaphysics psychology Questions to Reflect On - What aspects of your life feel like a projected illusion? - How can you discern genuine insight from comforting narratives? 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