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Ever get the feeling like things aren’t quite the way they seem? If so, you may be interested in the simulation hypothesis. Basically, there’s a lot of valid math and interesting logic that suggests the world we live in might not actually be real. But if that’s the case, how can you escape? How would you do it? Who would even be capable of creating a fake version of reality?! We’re here to answer those questions and more; and if the simulation is real, we’ll give you the tools you need to give yourself a shot at getting out.
Things You Should Know
- Believers of simulation theory think that a civilization capable of simulating life would do so and there’s a good chance we’re in a simulation now.
- Many people believe that it’s not possible to escape the simulation, while others think it is possible to escape.
- You may be able to escape by staying self-aware, achieving an abnormal amount, or simply asking for a way out.
- Even if we are in a simulation, you and your decisions matter. You would be (and are) totally unique and valid in who you are.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat sort of things would I need to do to get noticed by the creator?OakSocksCommunity AnswerThat depends on the creator. It might just need to be something small or something big and easily noticeable. Try experimenting with things and see what happens!
References
- ↑ https://www.simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf
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- ↑ https://hackernoon.com/religion-and-the-simulation-hypothesis-is-god-an-ai-part-i-e2ac0016ca1e
- ↑ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-we-live-in-a-simulation-chances-are-about-50-50/
- ↑ https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/15-irrefutable-reasons-we-might-be-living-in-a-simulation.html
- ↑ https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/15-irrefutable-reasons-we-might-be-living-in-a-simulation.html
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/are-we-living-simulated-universe-here-s-what-scientists-say-ncna1026916
- ↑ https://www.simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf
- ↑ https://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs201/projects/2010-11/DownloadingConsciousness/
- ↑ https://www.roadtovr.com/simulation-hypothesis-experiments-living-in-virtual-reality/
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/are-we-living-simulated-universe-here-s-what-scientists-say-ncna1026916
- ↑ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/08/ryan-reynolds-shawn-levy-free-guy-simulation
- ↑ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/08/ryan-reynolds-shawn-levy-free-guy-simulation
- ↑ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/confirmed-we-live-in-a-simulation/