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Even though this is tongue in cheek, I always think elaborate theories like these and conspiracy theories are comforting to people because the truth: the world
by fullshark 10y ago
Even though this is tongue in cheek, I always think elaborate theories like these and conspiracy theories are comforting to people because the truth: the world is chaotic and people are fallible, is so disturbing.
- WheelsAtLarge 10y agoTrue, it's always comforting to have a cause for all that happens. It gives us a sense of control over our world. Yes, I agree, the article is written with a bit of humor but watch how fast it becomes fact in some people's mind. I suspect the thesis of the Chariots of the Gods book was a throw away comment at one time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chariots_of_the_Gods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chariots_of_the_Gods
- addicted 10y agoAs pointed out though the idea that we are more likely to be living in a simulation was always pretty sound. That being said it's pretty much a non falsifiable theory and not a very useful approach in life or science.