There's a 25% probability that we are living in assimulation, says Elon musk. The argument was put forward by nick bostrum and Hans morvek. It could be impossible to have human-like beings like us in assimulation. But if it is possible, then most civilizations will end up creating them. And then i say, how probable is it that astro-human consciousness is even possible?
Philosopher David Chalmers reckons there’s a 25% chance that we are living in a simulation. And he’s OK with it.
David's new book is "Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy."
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