realitytunnel
Reality tunnel is a concept describing the subjective framework through which a person perceives and interprets the world. According to this idea, perception is filtered by beliefs, culture, language, upbringing, and prior experience, producing a personal version of reality that can feel objective to the observer but is socially constructed.
Origin and usage: The term was popularized by the writer and philosopher Robert Anton Wilson, who discussed
Mechanisms: The tunnel operates through mental maps, schemas, and biases that shape attention, interpretation, and memory.
Implications and criticisms: Recognizing one’s reality tunnel can promote epistemic humility and empathy, as well as
In culture and media, the phrase is sometimes used to analyze divergent worldviews, political narratives, or