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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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[–] laranis@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

If I was running a universe as a simulation, and I knew there was a mathematical proof that could prove to the simulation's inhabitants that they were in a simulation and I did not want them to know, I would totally hard code that edge case to make the formula work the way I wanted. That's all that's going on here.