The End Of The World with Josh Clark Simulation Argument (Epilogue)
Dec 5, 2018
What if our reality is just a simulation crafted by future beings? This intriguing idea unfolds as philosophers examine the implications of the simulation argument. From the mathematical probabilities that suggest we might be in a simulated universe, to the evolution of computing power, the conversation spirals into existential risks and how we perceive reality. It even discusses potential tests to determine if we’re living in a simulation, all while highlighting humanity’s resilience in the face of profound questions about existence.
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Bostrom's Simulation Argument
- Nick Bostrom's simulation argument proposes we might be simulated humans in a computer universe.
- It hinges on future descendants running ancestor simulations, reshaping our understanding of reality.
Great Filter and Simulation Link
- If no descendants survive existential risks, no ancestor simulations exist.
- So, if we survive, it’s likely we are simulated beings within a future simulation.
Probability Favors Simulation
- Many ancestor simulation runs in the future make it overwhelmingly likely we are simulated humans.
- Probability favors simulated existence due to countless iterations over real baseline reality.