Simulation Hypothesis Debate

Discussions center on the philosophical idea that reality is a computer simulation, featuring repeated references to nested or recursive simulations with phrases like 'simulations all the way down.' Users speculate on the nature of 'the simulation,' debate its possibility, and express interest in running related simulations.

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incompatible Aug 11, 2019 View on HN

It's simulations all the way up?

hermannj314 Dec 19, 2023 View on HN

It's simulations all the way down.

waterphone Jun 12, 2016 View on HN

It's simulations all the way down.

yetihehe Sep 4, 2018 View on HN

There is such a simulation in article.

angelbar Dec 5, 2022 View on HN

Its a simulated simulation.... :-(

Graffur Sep 7, 2021 View on HN

What do you mean by 'the simulation'?

ipnon Mar 17, 2019 View on HN

It's a simulation, not a reproduction.

dilemma Sep 17, 2016 View on HN

What if it's not a simulation?

wungsten Jul 9, 2017 View on HN

I'd like to see you try programming a simulation with that in mind :)

fudged71 Feb 23, 2017 View on HN

That sounds like a fun simulation to run