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https://science.slashdot.org/story/...-its-very-likely-the-universe-is-a-simulation
I am curious to see how this discussion goes.
I am curious to see how this discussion goes.
No he does not. He says that, given some conditions, it is very likely, but he does not claim that those conditions are very likely.Tyson Says It's 'Very Likely' The Universe Is a Simulation
jackwhirl said:If the simulation was run using spacetime as the computational medium could we tell the difference?
jackwhirl said:Is it conceivable that we might one day say the universe is definitely not a simulation, but we can't rule out that it is an experiment?
That's not really true, start at 1:38:00, his exact words were: "I think the likelihood may be very high, and my evidence for it is just: it's a thought experiment." He didn't come right out and say he thought it was likely, but he alluded to it. I think of it as a misstatement during an off-the-cuff remark rather than being interpreted incorrectly.mfb said:No he does not. He says that, given some conditions, it is very likely, but he does not claim that those conditions are very likely.
It's like saying "if a big asteroid hits New York city tomorrow, the city will probably get destroyed". This is true - but it does not imply a large probability that New York city gets destroyed tomorrow, because the asteroid impact itself is very unlikely.
There is currently no definitive evidence that the universe is a simulation. However, some scientists theorize that the existence of unexplained phenomena, such as dark matter and dark energy, could be explained by the simulation hypothesis.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a renowned astrophysicist and science communicator. His opinion is important in this discussion because he is well-respected in the scientific community and has a deep understanding of cosmology and the laws of physics.
If the universe is a simulation, it means that our reality is not actually physical but is instead a computer-generated construct. This would have significant implications for our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
At this point, it is impossible to definitively prove whether or not the universe is a simulation. The simulation hypothesis is currently just a theory and would require further evidence and testing to determine its validity.
If the universe is a simulation, it could change our understanding of reality and the laws of physics. It could also raise philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness and free will, as well as the possibility of interacting with or manipulating the simulation. However, until there is concrete evidence to support this theory, these are all just speculative ideas.