I think René Magritte might have been on to you back in 1929. ;-) https://en.wik... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

Kim_Bruning 9 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: I should have loved biology (2020)

I think René Magritte might have been on to you back in 1929. ;-)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Treachery_of_Images

(More seriously, Indirect Realism is actually several centuries old already, isn't it?)

mistermann 9 months ago [–]

Very nice!

And yes, it is indeed very old...old and forgotten, even by those who have knowledge of it.

But it may even be worse: what is it in the first place?

Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact