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>First, some background. The problem with all simulations is that the laws of physics, which appear continuous, have to be superimposed onto a discrete three di
by dmorgan 14y ago
>First, some background. The problem with all simulations is that the laws of physics, which appear continuous, have to be superimposed onto a discrete three dimensional lattice which advances in steps of time.
That's only if we assume a digital simulation.
An "advanced civilization" could also run it in some kind of analog computing environment, no?
- tadfisher 14y agoA digital simulation is exactly what they are trying to detect; a quantized lattice forming the observable universe would certainly constitute evidence of such. Not finding such a lattice wouldn't rule out an analog simulation.
- pyoung 14y agoAren't things discrete at the quantum level. Couldn't that be the 'level of discreteness' of the simulation. A bit over my head here, so correct me if I'm wrong.