Could reality be half simulated?

[dave1223]

or even a percentage of it. i know this is more of a philosophy question but could it be like a holodeck, where the gravity, floor and walls are real but the rest of it is a simulation? (this is a metaphor of course.) so space and gravity as an example are a simulation but consciousness and matter is not. or vica versa. i looked on google but couldn't find anything like this. i know that if an idea hasnt been thought of, it doesn't necessarily make it correct or if an idea has already been thought of it doesn't necessarily make it incorrect.

 

[jedishrfu]

As a rule, we don't discuss philosophy. Your question is reminiscent of The Matrix movie plots where the actors are real, living in a simulation with simulated bodies. When they awaken, they see the harsh reality of being hooked up to a giant network of other humans controlled by an alien intelligence.

You could develop your idea into a sci-fi story although it should be original and not a copy of The Matrix idea.

 

[fresh_42]

You could develop your idea into a sci-fi story although it should be original and not a copy of The Matrix idea.

... but be aware of Lem's futurological congress that has a similar setup.

 

[russ_watters]

Doesn't a VR video game fit this description?

 

[jedishrfu]

We've pretty much covered this topic and so it's a good time to close the thread.