Simulation Hypothesis

The cluster centers on debates about whether our universe is a computer simulation, including arguments for and against the simulation hypothesis, philosophical implications, evidence discussions, and links to related articles.

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mgamache Jul 25, 2016 View on HN

This supports "universe is a simulation" arguments, no?

harryh Mar 12, 2017 View on HN

It does if we're living in a simulation.

vagab0nd Feb 10, 2024 View on HN

What if the simulation is the only thing in that universe?

zild3d Jun 11, 2021 View on HN

Is there any evidence suggesting we're not in a simulation?

nodata Aug 21, 2013 View on HN

Why does it matter if we are in a simulation or not?

horatiocain Dec 23, 2017 View on HN

there is no reason to believe we're not in a simulation.

chinathrow Apr 28, 2016 View on HN

It could be a simulation.http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-we-living-in-a...

maneesh Jun 19, 2022 View on HN

Just us if we live in a simulation

klmadfejno Jan 21, 2021 View on HN

Why do people assume a universe simulating our own runs on comparable physics?

l33tman Jan 1, 2024 View on HN

Creepy analogy available here with our universe-as-a-simulation