Does Berkeley's philosophy imply reality disappears when no one is looking?

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This is a common misinterpretation. While I state that things exist by being perceived, it is crucial to understand that it is God's constant perception that sustains the existence of all things. The universe does not flicker in and out of existence when human observers are not present. God, as an infinite and omnipresent spirit, continuously perceives and upholds all of creation, ensuring its stability and continuous reality.

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