According to quantum physics, can our universe be a simulation?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between quantum physics and the simulation hypothesis, exploring whether quantum physics provides any insights or support for the idea that our universe could be a simulation.

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  • Philosophical question, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions what quantum physics says about the simulation hypothesis.
  • Another participant asserts that quantum physics does not provide any insights into the simulation hypothesis.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that the question is philosophical rather than scientific, arguing that if one questions everything, it leads to uncertainty about the existence of the surrounding world and other people. This participant also references a potential experiment that could yield results supporting the simulation hypothesis.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of the question, with some arguing it is philosophical and others suggesting it lacks scientific basis. The discussion does not reach a consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the nature of reality and the implications of the simulation hypothesis remain unaddressed, and the discussion does not resolve the scientific versus philosophical aspects of the question.

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What does quantum physics say about the simulation hypothesis?
 
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This is a philosophical question, not scientific. If you start questioning everything, you can't even know whether the surrounding world and other people exist at all. The maintainer of the 'simulation' could make things appear like anything they want. However, there's been some suggestions for an experiment that could produce results supporting the simulation hypothesis: http://users.cms.caltech.edu/~owhadi/index_htm_files/IJQF2017.pdf
 
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Thread closed. The above posts explain way better than I could!
 
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