Esse est percipi

"Esse est percipi," a Latin phrase by philosopher George Berkeley, means "to be is to be perceived." It suggests that existence depends on being perceived by a conscious observer. In other words, things do not exist independently outside of our awareness; their reality is tied to being observed. Berkeley argued that the world’s existence relies on minds perceiving it, and that an omnipresent divine mind constantly perceives everything, ensuring the continuity of existence even when no humans are observing. This view emphasizes the connection between perception and reality, highlighting the role of consciousness in shaping what we consider to be real.