Spiritually speaking, could it be that we live in a computer simulation?

Question

Let us assume that there exists one physically existing universe (there has to be one either way).
Let us further assume that this universe is inhabited by many intelligent civilisations, that some of these have the capability to create simulations of universes or portions thereof and that they are indeed performing such simulations, for whatever reason (research, recreation, etc.).
It is also reasonable to assume that such a civilisation would run many of such simulations simultaneously (statistical accuracy in research or a recreational activity that is done by many, like computer games in our society).
The result would be that simulated realities would far outnumber the physical realities.
For example if there are 1000 species that run simulations and each of them runs 1000 realities concurrently (which is quite a low number), there would already be 1000000 simulated realities versus 1 physical reality.
In this case, the probability that we ourselves live in this physical reality would be 0.0001%, the probability that we live in one of the simulated realities would be 99.9999%.
And this could very well be even higher if we assume a higher number of concurrently run simulations per civilisation, and the possibility that simulated civilisations themselves could be running simulations.

Answer 1

To some degree of probability it can be just that. This my thesis doesn't come from Matrix movie though. It's the opposite - the things I have experienced spiritually made me recollect the Matrix. But it is not totally like that, that is, if it would be indeed so, it is not totally virtual according to my mentioned experiences.



And by the way, I think Neo figure made at least two big mistakes of comprehending important things.

Answer 2

Another way to look at it is to think that future may have already passed, at least from God's point of view, and what we are simple 'reliving' it. There are many verses in the Quran which seems to suggest that God has seen it all, and He even knows what each person will say on the Day of Judgment. That does not mean God, or some other power, is making us do everything. It's just that time, in reality, may not be linear, and God has the ability to move HImself into any time frame.

Answer 3

..assume..." = make *** u me.

Before assumptions to calculate probabilities, figure positions to program execution.

Can you even fathom the amount of memory space to program the possible moves a living entity would perform in the course of its existence? Let alone the off-shoot of changing variables. Example: entity x grows from position a to position b. Hence displacement of cellular activity has to be accounted for. When program execution reaches instant in which group of cells no longer inhabit that space but has to take a different location - say along the neuron's path, elongating its dendrite, etc - the "program" has to follow suit. This is only with one cell, inside its coded sequence.

As you can see, we have to solve a myriad of possible outcomes before we reach the stage of Aliens playing simulation's game yet.

Answer 4

celebrity Trek the subsequent technology addressed this besides in "Time in a Bottle" (this became into previous to "The Matrix", of which i'm no longer rather a fan, the two). A holographic version of Dr. Moriarty in a Sherlock Holmes software fastened up a pretend international contained in the holosuite to assist stress the group to discover the thank you to get him off the holosuite (Moriarty had progressed expertise). After escaping, Picard makes an identical commentary, and the episode ends with Barclay looking up and asserting "workstation, end software." besides, it would be achieveable. One utility of String concept (or a descendant of it) is that we are rather "holographic projections" from a extra physically powerful length.

Answer 5

Did someone just watch the Matrix?

Answer 6

You make me weep and wanna die

Just when you said we'd try

Lovin', touchin', squeezin' each other



When I'm alone, all by myself

You're out with someone else

Lovin', touchin', squeezin' each other



You're tearing me apart, every every day

You're tearing me apart

Oh what can I say

You're tearing me apart



It won't be long yet, till your alone

When your lover, oh he hasn't come home

Cuz he's lovin', ooh he's touchin', he's squeezin' another





He's tearin' you apart

Oh every every day

He's tearin' you apart

Oh girl what can you say?

Cus he's lovin', touchin' another

Now it's your turn, girl, to cry



Na na na na na na

Answer 7

Youtube this:



the matrix genuine or countefeit

Answer 8

Have you been watching the Matrix?

Answer 9

This isn't the matrix.

It is a really good movie though!

Answer 10

yes



video about a Christian discriminating against Atheists

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lfx-yOchgI

Answer 11

Sure Neo, and you're 'the one'!

Answer 12

That would be so cool.

Answer 13

Welcome to the matrix. Now neo which color pill do you choose?

Orpheus.

Answer 14

It could be that you do...