How do we know we’re not living in a simulation like the Matrix? Liam CollinsThe idea that we may be living in a matrix-like universe is called the simulation theory, and was first proposed by Nick Bostrom. Pavlin PetkovI believe simulation theory and our current understanding of physics are incompatible. Whatever that may be (perhaps this is the true psychological conundrum with simulation theory). We could therefore very possibly be just brains in a vat (or just living in a simulation like the Matrix).

Source: The Guardian June 13, 2021 12:56 UTC