Epistemology of the Virtual

The epistemology of the virtual explores how knowledge and certainty are created and understood within digital or simulated environments. It examines questions about what we can truly know when our experiences are mediated through virtual spaces, such as online worlds or digital representations. This field considers how virtual realities influence our perceptions, beliefs, and understanding of the world, challenging traditional ideas of evidence and authenticity. Essentially, it studies how virtual contexts reshape the way we acquire, interpret, and validate knowledge in a technologically interconnected age.