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Bostrom's Trilemma: The Philosophical Argument for Living in a Simulation
Nick Bostrom's trilemma suggests we may be living in a simulated universe. This article breaks down the argument, its logic, and what it means for our understanding of reality.
God in the Machine: Exploring the Parallels Between Simulation Theory and Religion
From a master programmer to an omniscient God, and from divine law to the laws of physics, the parallels between simulation theory and ancient religions are deeper and stranger than you think.
Solving the Fermi Paradox: Are Cosmic Limitations a Feature of Our Simulation?
The universe is vast and ancient, yet eerily silent. What if the answer to the Fermi Paradox isn't out there among the stars, but encoded into the very laws of our reality?
The Ultimate Computer: The Science and Challenges of Simulating an Entire Universe
Imagine you've been tasked with the ultimate engineering project: building a computer to simulate an entire universe. This is the blueprint for how it might be done—and why it might be impossible.
The Cosmic Code: Finding Math and Computer Code in the Fabric of the Universe
Is the universe built from mathematics and information? We explore the theories suggesting reality itself behaves like code written into the fabric of spacetime.
The Simulation Hypothesis: An In-Depth Guide to the Theory That Our Reality Is a Program
From ancient philosophy to modern physics, the question of our reality's nature persists. This ultimate guide explores the compelling arguments for and against the Simulation Hypothesis, one of the most mind-bending ideas of our time.
Glitches in the Matrix: Is the Mandela Effect and Déjà Vu Proof of a Simulation?
Are déjà vu and the Mandela Effect signs that our reality is a simulation? We explore the scientific, psychological, and theoretical explanations behind these strange phenomena.
The Quantum Observer Effect: How the Double-Slit Experiment Challenges Reality
The most famous experiment in quantum physics reveals a shocking truth: the universe seems to behave differently when we're looking. Dive into the double-slit experiment and what it means for the nature of reality itself.