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"I am a fan of Bostrom’s conjecture about the simulation, though." It's boring as hell, metaphysical conjecture, suitable for late night bar talk and deus-ex-m
by fsloth 9y ago
"I am a fan of Bostrom’s conjecture about the simulation, though."
It's boring as hell, metaphysical conjecture, suitable for late night bar talk and deus-ex-machina sci fi plots. The 1/3 probability especially is total bullshit. It's fun if viewed as an art project, and as such has some entertainment value.
It does not really explain anything. Unless one enjoys figuring out with theoretical physics, which facets of our world would point out to a simulated existence, it offers nothing of value when seriousy figuring our place in the cosmos.
- sametmax 9y agoWell, it depends. Often people consider the simulation as the stereotype of sci-fi simulations we read or watched about. But it could be much more than just "being in a computer".
- fsloth 9y agoBut it could be much more than just "being in a computer". If it's touring equivalent system, then it's just like being inside a computer. And if it's not touring equivalent, yet 'equally powerfull', I think you need to invent some new mathematics. Sure, we don't know what nature is but just inventing fabulous concepts that don't explain anything takes us nowhere.