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| + | {{Template:Science}}{{nihongo|'''Personal Reality'''|<ruby><rb>自分だけの現実</rb><rp> (</rp><rt>パーソナルリアリティ</rt><rp>) </rp></ruby>|Jibun dake no Genjitsu (Pāsonaru Riariti)|lit. "Reality of Oneself"}} is the term used to refer to the reality created by students who undergo the [[Power Curriculum Program]], and replace normal reality.<ref name=MajutsuEp12>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Episode 12]]</ref> As the name states, it is a type of reality that is unique for each individual, and is the very foundation of an esper's power,<ref name=KagakuEp8>[[Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Episode 08]]</ref> specifically, it is the source from which all [[esper]] powers and phenomena are brought into the real world.<ref name=MajutsuNovel22Epilogue>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 22]] Epilogue</ref> |
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| − | Although nothing has been disclosed on the true meaning of {{nihongo|'''Personal Realities'''|<ruby><rb>自分だけの現実</rb><rp> (</rp><rt>パーソナルリアリティ</rt><rp>) </rp></ruby>|Jibun dake no Genjitsu (Pāsonaru Riariti)|lit. "Reality of Oneself"}}, it has been repeatedly stated it is the source of an Espers abilities. |
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| − | Apparently, all human beings have a Personal Reality within their minds; specifically their consciousness. It is possible to develop it individually, and will lead to that person attaining supernatural powers, therefore making them an [[Esper]] . The more powerful or more growth a Personal Reality gets, the stronger the powers of the Esper are. |
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| + | [[File:Toaru_Majutsu_no_Index_E12_02m_11s.jpg|thumb|220px|Komoe's lecture to Index and Aisa on esper abilities.]] |
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| + | The concept of Personal Reality is related to {{W|Quantum mechanics|quantum theory}}. It enables its user to ignore the {{W|Uncertainty Principle}}, and with regards to the {{W|Schrödinger's cat}} thought experiment, will allow them to interfere with and distort the microscopic world using different laws.<ref name=MajutsuNovel3Chap2Pt8>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 03]] Chapter 2 Part 8</ref> This is so the user can control their microscopic observations of the world<ref name=NTMajutsuNovel4CP>[[Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 04]] Connection Process</ref> and actualise the possibility of their choosing. This is in contrast with [[holism]], which is based on major changes in the whole "system", the macroscopic world, to create a microscopic effect, which is in this case, their powers.<ref name=NTMajutsuNovel4CP /> |
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| + | The aquisition of a Personal Reality is described by [[Tsukuyomi Komoe]] as being "cut off from proper reality and achieving one that differs from ours"<ref name=MajutsuNovel3Chap2Pt8 /> [[Uiharu Kazari]] and [[Saten Ruiko]] described it as delusions, preconceptions, or the ability to believe.<ref name=KagakuEp8>[[Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Episode 08]]</ref> Assuming this is so, one's esper powers will grow if they strongly believe they will. |
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| − | According to [[Uiharu Kazari]] , it is related with "beliefs" so in essence one's esper powers grow if they strongly believe they will. A teacher of her and [[Saten Ruiko]] explained that probability is also an important factor. |
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| − | Personal Reality is also related to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_mechanics Quantum theory] . In quantum theory, you don't know something until you actually measure it, for example [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schr%C3%B6dinger's_cat Schrödinger's cat] (you do not know if the cat is alive or dead until you open the box) [[Komoe|Komoe Sensei]] explains this to [[Index ]] using a chocolate box. She asks Index what is inside the box and she replies chocolate, but when opened it is candy. Espers have attained a state of mind where they are able to project their Personal Reality on to the universe's reality, therefore giving them powers (i.e. they are able to manipulate what is unseen in the box or change the position of magnetic field lines as in [[Misaka|Misaka's ]] case) |
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| + | Personal Reality is an Academy City term, and is normally attained by person's who enroll into the city's Power Curriculum Program, which uses drugs, hypnosis, and sensory deprevation techniques such as the {{W|Ganzfeld experiment}}.<ref name=MajutsuNovel3Chap2Pt8 /> |
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| + | However, due to the existence of [[Gemstone]]s, it is presumed that all humans have their own, normal reality. Furthermore, due to the existence of Level 0s, making the majority of the student population,<ref name=MajutsuNovel1Prologue>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 01]] Prologue</ref> the Power Curriculum Program is imperfect. Tsukuyomi Komoe states that there are still laws that they do not understand,<ref name=MajutsuNovel3Chap2Pt8 /> despite the fact that the curriculum should theoretically allow the student to gain powers. |
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| − | It also seems that it is the source of an Esper's [[AIM field]] . |
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| + | ===Uses and functions=== |
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| + | Its growth is correlated with the brain's calculating ability, and in turn, with the esper's powers. The growth of the esper's personal reality, allows for greater calculating ability, making the esper's powers stronger. Kiyama Harumi's Level Upper, did away with the growth of the esper's personal reality, and simply had the esper connected to the Level Upper Brainwave network, to borrow the calculating abilities of its users.<ref name=KagakuChap12>[[Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga Chapter 012]]</ref> |
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| − | It seems that there are multiple methods to give the Personal Reality growth. A commonly seen test is the use of [[Zener cards]] where the student cannot see the cards, but must guess the right symbol. |
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| + | If that processing ability is deterred like through the use of [[Capacity Down]], the power can either lose its strength or become unusable, such as in Accelerator's case after being shot, or Kuroko's inability to teleport when she can't concentrate. This also extends to AIM, where it can be used to mess up an esper's Personal Reality.<ref name=MajutsuNovel15Chap4Pt5>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 15]] Chapter 4 Part 5</ref> Also, according to [[Kihara Amata]], the values a person inputs or sets into their Personal Reality can affect the abilities produced, and can acquire a clearance to a "new control area,"<ref name=MajutsuNovel13Chap10Pt9>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 13]] Chapter 10 Part 9</ref> which, based on the context when Amata said, could mean a new form of one's power. An example of this is the [[Dark May Project]], where researchers saw how Accelerator’s calculation pattern worked and tried to optimize specific espers’ Personal Realities.<ref name=MajutsuNovel15Chap4Pt3>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 15]] Chapter 4 Part 3</ref> |
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| − | Other methods include using drugs and electric shock to change a person's brain. There are also methods of training abilities; such as '[[Egg of Columbus|Columbus' Egg]], where a telekinesis esper have to balance a egg upside-down without breaking the egg open (this is considered a high-diffculty technique); and also playing Poker blindfolded, and sometimes as punishment for students they must win 10 times consecutively before allowed to leave the catch-up classes. Also, according to [[Kihara Amata]], the values a person inputs or sets into their Personal Reality can affect the abilities produced, and that each ability has a 'true form'. |
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| + | Through the investigation of someone's Personal Reality, one can investigate someone's personality and behavioral tendencies.<ref name=MajutsuNovel15BTL1>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 15]] Between the lines 1</ref> |
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| − | It's growth is correlated with the brain's processing ability, and can become more powerful if there is a stronger 'processor', such as a result of Level Upper. If that processing ability is deterred (e.g Capacity Down), the power can either lose its strength or become unusable, such as in Accelerator's case after being shot or Kuroko's inability to teleport when she can't concentrate. As shown by Kiyama Harumi, if one controls another's conscience (and therefore his/her Personal Reality), they can access that person's powers. |
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| + | When Kiyama Harumi was the center of the Level Upper Network, as the brainwaves of it its users were modified to match hers, she could readily access the powers of the members of the network at the same time. In an analogy, it is like the main computer (Harumi), borrowing files (Personal Reality) from other computers in the network (users).<ref name=KagakuChap12 /> |
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| + | ===Dangers=== |
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| + | Nevertheless, those who have gone through the Power Curriculum Program, have had their brains damaged in order to attain a Personal Reality.<ref name=MajutsuNovel3Chap2Pt8 /> The program rewires the "circuits" of the student and makes them different from normal people,<ref name=MajutsuNovel1Chap2Pt1>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 01]] Chapter 2 Part 1</ref> in that they are unable to use [[magic]] without severe harm to the user (with only a few exceptions).<ref name=MajutsuNovel2Chap2Pt5>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 01]] Chapter 2 Part 5</ref> What's more, if an esper becomes traumatized or incredibly stressed, they may lose control of themselves and are then unable to view reality properly,<ref name=MajutsuNovel3Chap2Pt8 /> which would lead to the [[RSPK Syndrome]], which in turn, if the espers have the same AIM diffusion field, would [[AIM Diffusion Field Resonance|resonate]] and cause a destructive earthquake-like phenomenon.<ref name=KagakuEp22>[[Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Episode 22]]</ref> |
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| + | There is also a correlation of high level espers with strange or abnormal personalities, exemplified by the [[Level 5]]s, especially [[Accelerator]], though this is simply speculation. |
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| + | ==Differences with Idol Theory== |
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| + | Personal Reality is in direct contrast with [[Idol Theory]], which allows [[Magician|magicians]] to use magic. First off, Personal Reality requires only that the esper to distort reality through their own will, while Idol Theory requires the belief upon a subject, an idol, that a wielder requires to derive their magic from. Espers can have only one power, [[Dual Skill]] and [[Multi-Skill]] notwithstanding.<ref name=MajutsuMangaChap12>[[Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga Chapter 012]]</ref> However, due to the nature of magic, preparations, ingredients, and other rituals are required for the magic to take effect, which esper powers lack. |
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| + | Due to the differing rules that magicians and espers follow, this maybe the reason why espers cannot do any magic, lest they injure themselves, assuming that these differing laws change the "circuitry" of the human body.<ref name=MajutsuNovel1Chap2Pt1 /> |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Power Curriculum Program]] |
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| + | *[[RSPK Syndrome]] |
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| + | *[[Holism]] |
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Personal Reality (
Principles
Concepts and Theories
Komoe's lecture to Index and Aisa on esper abilities.
The concept of Personal Reality is related to quantum theory. It enables its user to ignore the Uncertainty Principle, and with regards to the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, will allow them to interfere with and distort the microscopic world using different laws.[4] This is so the user can control their microscopic observations of the world[5] and actualise the possibility of their choosing. This is in contrast with holism, which is based on major changes in the whole "system", the macroscopic world, to create a microscopic effect, which is in this case, their powers.[5]
The aquisition of a Personal Reality is described by Tsukuyomi Komoe as being "cut off from proper reality and achieving one that differs from ours"[4] Uiharu Kazari and Saten Ruiko described it as delusions, preconceptions, or the ability to believe.[2] Assuming this is so, one's esper powers will grow if they strongly believe they will.
Development
Personal Reality is an Academy City term, and is normally attained by person's who enroll into the city's Power Curriculum Program, which uses drugs, hypnosis, and sensory deprevation techniques such as the Ganzfeld experiment.[4]
However, due to the existence of Gemstones, it is presumed that all humans have their own, normal reality. Furthermore, due to the existence of Level 0s, making the majority of the student population,[6] the Power Curriculum Program is imperfect. Tsukuyomi Komoe states that there are still laws that they do not understand,[4] despite the fact that the curriculum should theoretically allow the student to gain powers.
Uses and functions
Its growth is correlated with the brain's calculating ability, and in turn, with the esper's powers. The growth of the esper's personal reality, allows for greater calculating ability, making the esper's powers stronger. Kiyama Harumi's Level Upper, did away with the growth of the esper's personal reality, and simply had the esper connected to the Level Upper Brainwave network, to borrow the calculating abilities of its users.[7]
If that processing ability is deterred like through the use of Capacity Down, the power can either lose its strength or become unusable, such as in Accelerator's case after being shot, or Kuroko's inability to teleport when she can't concentrate. This also extends to AIM, where it can be used to mess up an esper's Personal Reality.[8] Also, according to Kihara Amata, the values a person inputs or sets into their Personal Reality can affect the abilities produced, and can acquire a clearance to a "new control area,"[9] which, based on the context when Amata said, could mean a new form of one's power. An example of this is the Dark May Project, where researchers saw how Accelerator’s calculation pattern worked and tried to optimize specific espers’ Personal Realities.[10]
Through the investigation of someone's Personal Reality, one can investigate someone's personality and behavioral tendencies.[11]
When Kiyama Harumi was the center of the Level Upper Network, as the brainwaves of it its users were modified to match hers, she could readily access the powers of the members of the network at the same time. In an analogy, it is like the main computer (Harumi), borrowing files (Personal Reality) from other computers in the network (users).[7]
Dangers
Nevertheless, those who have gone through the Power Curriculum Program, have had their brains damaged in order to attain a Personal Reality.[4] The program rewires the "circuits" of the student and makes them different from normal people,[12] in that they are unable to use magic without severe harm to the user (with only a few exceptions).[13] What's more, if an esper becomes traumatized or incredibly stressed, they may lose control of themselves and are then unable to view reality properly,[4] which would lead to the RSPK Syndrome, which in turn, if the espers have the same AIM diffusion field, would resonate and cause a destructive earthquake-like phenomenon.[14]
There is also a correlation of high level espers with strange or abnormal personalities, exemplified by the Level 5s, especially Accelerator, though this is simply speculation.
Differences with Idol Theory
Personal Reality is in direct contrast with Idol Theory, which allows magicians to use magic. First off, Personal Reality requires only that the esper to distort reality through their own will, while Idol Theory requires the belief upon a subject, an idol, that a wielder requires to derive their magic from. Espers can have only one power, Dual Skill and Multi-Skill notwithstanding.[15] However, due to the nature of magic, preparations, ingredients, and other rituals are required for the magic to take effect, which esper powers lack.
Due to the differing rules that magicians and espers follow, this maybe the reason why espers cannot do any magic, lest they injure themselves, assuming that these differing laws change the "circuitry" of the human body.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Episode 12
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Episode 08
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 22 Epilogue
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 03 Chapter 2 Part 8
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 04 Connection Process
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 01 Prologue
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga Chapter 012
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 15 Chapter 4 Part 5
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 13 Chapter 10 Part 9
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 15 Chapter 4 Part 3
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 15 Between the lines 1
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 01 Chapter 2 Part 1
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 01 Chapter 2 Part 5
- ↑ Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Episode 22
- ↑ Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga Chapter 012