What is Experience machine?
The '''Experience machine''' is a [[thought experiment]] created by the [[libertarian]] [[philosopher]] [[Robert Nozick]]. It was an argument against [[hedonism]]. ==Thought Experiment== If it were possible for anyone to plug themselves into a [[machine]] that could create an [[illusion]] of any [[experience]], particularly whatever experience would give that person the most [[pleasure]], then almost everyone would do it. Nozick used this to prove that there are no more important things than [[pleasure]]. One reason for the opposite may be that people want to be ''truly'' happy, not just simulate happiness.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Philosophy|date=2023-12-04|title=Experience Machine: Explanation and Examples|url=https://philosophyterms.com/experience-machine/|access-date=2024-10-03|website=Philosophy Terms|language=en-US}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{stub}} [[Category:Philosophy]]