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Eric Schwitzgebel, "The Weirdness of the World" (Princeton UP, 2024)
New Books in Philosophy
Exploring Simulation Theories and Radical Skepticism
The chapter delves into the concept of living in a simulation and its relation to radical skepticism, discussing modern formulations inspired by Descartes' dream argument and Nick Bostrom's ideas. It explores the plausibility of various skeptical scenarios, the distinctions between different forms of possibility, and the uncertainties surrounding existence within a virtual world.
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