realitii

Realitii is a neologistic term used in speculative philosophy and science fiction to denote a family of theories about the nature of reality and its multiple layers. The term is not widely adopted in mainstream philosophy.

Etymology and concept: The word Realitii derives from Latin realitas with a plural- or layered-suffix, signaling a framework in which realness is not monolithic. Realitii posits that reality comprises several levels or layers, each with its own ontological status and rules.

Structure and use: A typical Realitii model envisions a hierarchy such as Realitii I (the objective, physical world), Realitii II (phenomenal experience and interpretation), Realitii III (information- or computation-based layer modelling possibilities of events), and Realitii IV (metaphysical or possible-world layer). Realitii treats realness as a graded, context-dependent property that can vary across observers and frameworks.

In practice, Realitii appears mainly in speculative essays and science fiction as a framework for discussing perception, virtual environments, AI, and ethics in simulated or multireal settings. It is not a standard or widely tested theory and has no consensus definition.

Reception and critique: Critics argue that the concept risks unfalsifiability and overgeneralization, while proponents cite its utility for tracing the relativity of truth, perspective, and representation across disciplines.

See also: reality, perception, simulation hypothesis, ontology, possible worlds.