The Interpenetration of the Real World and Digital World

This paper challenges the conventional dualism of "real versus digital," proposing a state of interpenetration where both domains are inseparably integrated within human cognition. Utilizing sense-making theory, the author argues that meaning is generated through memory chains that do not fundamentally distinguish between physical and digital experiences. To systematically analyze this integration, the research applies the Quatro Dynamic Thinking model, which explores the four dimensions of depth, breadth, relationships, and time. The paper examines how interpenetration manifests in practical domains such as healthcare, labor, and social problem-solving, revealing a transition from digital tools to embodied cognitive extensions. It elucidates a new mode of human existence within the "interreal world," where psychological and social realities often supersede traditional ontological boundaries. While acknowledging the benefits of this fusion, the paper warns of risks like the "accumulation of cognitive debt" and the atrophy of thinking skills due to AI dependency. Ultimately, it advocates for cultivating multidimensional thinking to ensure humans remain the primary agents of meaning-making in an increasingly digitalized reality