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Virtual reality, simulation theory, consciousness, and identity (with David Chalmers)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Exploring the Simulation Hypothesis and Its Historical Roots

This chapter examines the consequences of documenting experiences in virtual environments, touching on the potential for personal and societal exploitation. It also explores the simulation hypothesis, highlighting its philosophical origins and contemporary relevance, including Nick Bostrom's compelling statistical argument for considering our reality as a possible simulation.

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