Does the Moon Exist If There Are No Sentient Beings to Look At It?

During the recent Caltech debate with Michael Shermer on March 14th, we engaged in a spirited discussion on whether an object of perception such as the moon exists when no one is looking.
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During the recent Caltech debate with Michael Shermer on March 14th, we engaged in a spirited discussion on whether an object of perception such as the moon exists when no one is looking. Here is Michael's account of that exchange. Needless to say, I disagree with his conclusions and even with his representation of my premises and position on the subject. I will clarify this and continue this dialogue in a blog on March 23, when the debate is televised.
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