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Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation (phys.org)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/56676015

Their findings, published in the Journal of Holography Applications in Physics, go beyond simply suggesting that we're not living in a simulated world like The Matrix. They prove something far more profound: the universe is built on a type of understanding that exists beyond the reach of any algorithm.

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[–] yesman@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If the universe is "built on a type of understanding that exists beyond the reach of any algorithm", doesn't that also make it beyond the reach of mathematics?

Kinda weird to use math to "prove" that math can't work. But I'm not a PHD physicist (or a sex pest) like the authors.

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Math is sort of a superset of algorithms. It can explain things algorithms sometimes can't.

[–] yesman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Are you saying that some mathematics cannot be calculated on silicone?

Do you have some examples?

[–] cryptiod137@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I'm not sure anything can be figured on breast implants and dildos