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Title: Are we living in a simulated universe?
Post by: Darren Dirt on September 08, 2012, 10:28:16 AM

A few sci-fi stories have this as the 'reveal'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulated_reality_in_fiction

Can we ever really prove it? One way or the other?

Here is a website that has collected a large selection of arguments, both for and against. Give your brain a workout, if you wish.

http://www.simulation-argument.com/

Title: Re: Are we living in a simulated universe?
Post by: Thorin on September 08, 2012, 11:53:47 AM

Virtual Reality: The Matrix as described in the Shadowrun game
Simulated Reality: The Matrix as portrayed in the movies

Simulated reality is considered impossible to distinguish from observed reality.

Title: Re: Are we living in a simulated universe?
Post by: Mr. Analog on September 09, 2012, 05:10:52 AM

We're actually just Tamagotchis

Title: Re: Are we living in a simulated universe?
Post by: Thorin on September 09, 2012, 02:22:02 PM

push button to clean up my poo!

Title: Re: Are we living in a simulated universe?
Post by: Lazybones on September 09, 2012, 04:51:34 PM

Quote from: Thorin on September 09, 2012, 02:22:02 PM
push button to clean up my poo!

They sell a toilet seat at Costco for that . :) wish life where that simple when it comes to kids.

Title: Re: Are we living in a simulated universe?
Post by: Mr. Analog on September 09, 2012, 05:52:30 PM

Giant hamster cage?

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