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SIO415: We Don't Live In A Simulation

Serious Inquiries Only

CHAPTER

Challenges of Ancestor Simulations

The chapter delves into the complexities and ethical concerns surrounding the concept of ancestor simulations, questioning their feasibility and highlighting the vast resources required to simulate conscious beings at a granular level. The speaker explores the paradoxical nature of creating true ancestor simulations within a universe simulation, discussing the challenges of ensuring every detail aligns to recreate reality.

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