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

In summary, there is currently no solid evidence to support the idea that our universe is a simulation according to quantum physics. However, some theories within quantum physics suggest that our reality might be a projection or simulation from a higher-dimensional reality. It is not currently possible to prove or disprove this concept, and if it is true, it could have significant implications for our understanding of reality and various fields of study. The idea of a simulated universe does not neatly fit into current scientific theories, but it continues to be a topic of debate among scientists and researchers.
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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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1. Can our universe really be a simulation according to quantum physics?

According to quantum physics, it is possible that our universe could be a simulation. This theory is based on the idea that the fundamental building blocks of our reality, such as atoms and particles, behave in a way that is similar to computer code. This has led some scientists to suggest that our universe could be a highly advanced simulation created by a more advanced civilization.

2. How would we know if our universe is a simulation?

There is currently no way to definitively prove or disprove the simulation theory. However, some scientists have proposed experiments that could potentially provide evidence for or against the idea. For example, if we were able to detect a "glitch" in the laws of physics, it could suggest that our reality is not as solid as we perceive it to be.

3. Who or what could be responsible for creating the simulation?

There are a few different theories about who or what could be responsible for creating a simulation of our universe. Some scientists believe that it could be a highly advanced civilization, while others suggest that it could be a higher power or even future versions of ourselves. Ultimately, we do not have enough evidence to determine the true source of a potential simulation.

4. What implications would a simulated universe have on our understanding of reality?

If our universe is indeed a simulation, it would challenge our current understanding of reality. It would mean that everything we perceive to be real is actually just a programmed simulation, and that our existence is not as concrete as we believe it to be. This could have major implications for philosophy, religion, and science as we know it.

5. Is there any way to escape a simulated universe?

There is currently no way to know if it is possible to escape a simulated universe, as we do not have enough evidence to support or refute the simulation theory. However, some scientists have proposed the idea of creating our own simulations within the simulation, which could potentially lead to an infinite loop of simulations. Others believe that if our universe is a simulation, there may be a way to hack or manipulate it in some way.

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