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Whether the universe is a simulation is unknowable, but the universe could consist of thought. If so, this research is dangerous; like the Trinity nuclear test,
by Syzygies 4y ago
Whether the universe is a simulation is unknowable, but the universe could consist of thought. If so, this research is dangerous; like the Trinity nuclear test, the conflagration could alter our neighborhood of the universe.
I had a pretty convincing revelation last night that the simulation was run by insects. I could only get back to sleep by ridiculing myself for such a derivative thought. Or is there a reason it's universal?
- schmeckleberg 4y agoI think Diaspora by Greg Egan covers some of this territory ...that or the much older idea that if the whole universe is the dream of a dragon (or a butterfly or Chuang Chou) then let's not do anything that's too startling or implausible so we don't wake them up and end it all!