Do we live in a simulation?
I was listening to Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla, in the Joe Rogan podcast.
I haven't finished it yet but there are a few interesting ideas in there.
One of them is the idea that we live in a simulation.
"The argument for the simulation is quite strong, because if you assume any improvement at all over time. Any improvement. 1%, 0.1%.
Just extend the timeframe. Make it a thousand years. A million years.
The universe is 13.8 billion years old.
Civilization, if you are very generous, is maybe 7 or 8000 years old. If you count from the first writing. This is nothing.
So, if you assume any rate of improvement at all, games will be indistinguishable from reality.
Or civilzation will end. One of these 2 things will occur.
Therefore, we are most likely in a simulation."
What do you guys think about it?
Do you find any flaws in the argument? I think it makes a lot of sense.
Some other questions to ponder.
- Does it really matter?
- How would it make you feel to know that we do live in a simulation?
- If we do live in a simulation, what do you think are the rules?
- Any cheat code?
His statement is full of flaws. Part psycho-babble, part flawed History. Besides, what they teach as Physics in school is also flawed. Atoms aren't made up of 'charged particles' they are a matrix of coalesced(?) energy. Calling it a 'Simulation' gives the impression that there is a computer program running the show, or an Intelligent being running/manipulating the show. In truth, this whole 'Reality' was brought into existence by a being that has no need for a computer. Simulation? That's a matter of Semantics.
Does it matter? Probably not. Would it matter how I feel about it? Probably not so why complicate it or get worked up.
The Rules;
Be a Good Person
Be a Nice Person
Be a Caring Person.
Be a Sharing Person.
Be a Thankful Person.
We all have our own path to travel. Don't push your path on others as any path that leads to the Creator is a Good Path.
Cheat Codes? I call it Kharma. it's not the same as Karma and I hope to be making a post in the near future explaining Kharma.
Take Care
'I'm only here to help. But then, aren't we all>'
Thanks @jackschwartz, I appreciate your detailed response.
What do you mean by "Part psycho-babble, part flawed History"?
Definitely agree on the rules that you mentionned. The more you give, the more you receive in return.
Would be very interested in reading your article about Kharma, as I've never heard of it before.
Take care
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Big question mark :D
haha. And what do you think?
Yes we are, all in simulation :)
i want to suggest a movie ! I liked it :)
"Upgrade"
Will definitely have a look at this. Thanks for sharing.