Understanding the Simulation Hypothesis

The simulation hypothesis posits that our reality could be an elaborate deception, akin to ideas proposed by Descartes in the 17th century. This contemporary view suggests that if future civilizations can create perfect ancestor simulations, it raises the probability that our current existence is also a simulation. However, the argument falls short when considering that if we are indeed in such a simulation, then the simulators cannot be our actual descendants, as they would also exist within the simulation. This leads to the conclusion that we lack substantive reasons to believe the simulators have any relation to humanity, casting doubt on the validity of the simulation hypothesis itself.