Scientific realism is the view that the world described by science is real and exists independently of our perceptions. It holds that scientific theories aim to provide true descriptions of both observable and unobservable phenomena, such as atoms and black holes. According to this perspective, successful scientific theories are likely to be accurate representations of the world. Proponents of scientific realism argue that the success of science in making predictions and explaining natural phenomena supports the idea that our scientific theories reflect reality. They believe that even if some theories are later proven wrong, the overall trajectory of scientific progress leads us closer to understanding the true nature of the universe.