We are supposed to accept the reality of computers but question the reality of the universe? (This is a variant of the old “how do we know we are not just a brain in a bottle” argument. The young can be excused for such silly musings, but not professional philosophers.)
The Earth is a giant computer being run by the rats, to answer the question of life, the universe, and everything. So, yes, we very well may be simulations in the program.
pschearer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
We are supposed to accept the reality of computers but question the reality of the universe? (This is a variant of the old “how do we know we are not just a brain in a bottle” argument. The young can be excused for such silly musings, but not professional philosophers.)
Nachikethass almost 5 years ago
I like the MIB 2 version of the universe!
Doctor Toon almost 5 years ago
If I’m just living in a computer simulation, then I definitely work too hard
ajr58 almost 5 years ago
The Earth is a giant computer being run by the rats, to answer the question of life, the universe, and everything. So, yes, we very well may be simulations in the program.
Nuliajuk almost 5 years ago
Maybe this explains the “I’m non-binary” thing – people doing that are vigorously denying that they’re just part of a software program.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Don’t laugh.. this is a very plausible idea that even most religions hint at.
ChessPirate almost 5 years ago
Interesting link on this subject:
http://www.novaspivack.com/uncategorized/is-the-universe-a-computer-new-evidence-emerges
cuzinron47 almost 5 years ago
Well, they’re some pretty good things with CGI these days. But if I was a computer simulation, I would suspect it’s still in beta.
DM2860 almost 5 years ago
They took the blue pill.
Plods with ...™ almost 5 years ago
Just had a flashback to the 60s:
First Man:I think…
I think I am.
Therefore I am!
I think…
Establishment:
Of course you are, my bright little star…
I’ve miles and miles of files
Pretty files of your forefather’s fruit
And now to suit our great computer
You’re magnetic ink!