Descartes evil demon hypothesis

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The Descartes evil demon hypothesis is a philosophical thought experiment proposed by René Descartes in which a powerful, malicious deceiver systematically manipulates our perceptions, casting radical doubt on the reliability of all sensory experience and apparent knowledge.

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