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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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[–] oxideseven@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hijacking the simulation that hard feels like it would defeat the purpose of the sim. You interested with the experiment and can never be sure you didn't influence the results one way or another.

I'll let the mathgicians figure it out tho. I'm dumb.

[–] CarbonIceDragon@pawb.social 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I mean, theres no way to really know what the purpose of the sim is, if youre in a sim, except for that it probably isnt one that conflicts with whatever you see. I doesnt have to be an experiment.

Mind, I dont think the universe is a sim, but it seems to me that to truly prove that it cant be the case, there have to be absolutely no scenarios where being in a sim is consistent with what you experience. And there's probably a potential purpose that some entity might have to justify any scenario that can be constructed, especially given that the simulator need not be human and therefore might have completely alien motivations.

[–] oxideseven@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

I agree 100%

I don't think we're in a sim. Even giving us the ability to think it could be one would be something to avoid. I do like the thought experiment at least.