we the simulated ?
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Nevertheless, assuming that the universe is finite and therefore the resources of potential simulators are finite, then a volume containing a simulation will be finite and a lattice spacing must be non-zero, and therefore in principle there always remains the possibility for the simulated to discover the simulators.
from: "Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation" pdf download of 90% incomprehensible (to me) mathematics and physics available: [^] Would a scientifically valid proof that our reality is a simulation make a difference ? If, as the paper comments, the current simulation we experience as "reality" could be a creation of our future selves using some future open-source method, then, extrapolating from the current humongous messes found in today's open-sauce projects, might we postulate the future mess of the simulationsource code would render our proving we are in a simulation impossible. Or, we could be in the equivalent of tv-dramas like Dynasty, The Sopranos ?
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
This would certainly go a long way to explaining the socialists around the world and the democrats in the U.S. in particular. Nancy Pelosi has GOT to be a program bug. ;P
You should only be able to get out of life an amount equal to what you contribute to the common good. Appearances count for nothing performance counts for everything. If this law were enforced (whether we're a simulation or not), the fashion designers, artists, politicians, etc. would not exist.
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BillWoodruff wrote:
Would a scientifically valid proof that our reality is a simulation make a difference ?
I suppose it depends... Do you want to take the red pill or the blue one?
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
Nelek wrote:
Do you want to take the red pill or the blue one?
I'll go ask Goddess when she's ten feet tall. [^]
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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“It is quite an illusion to imagine that one adjusts to reality essentially without the use of language and that language is merely an incidental means of solving specific problems of communication or reflection. The fact of the matter is that the 'real world' is to a large extent unconsciously built upon the language habits of the group. No two languages are ever sufficiently similar to be considered as representing the same social reality. The worlds in which different societies live are distinct worlds, not merely the same world with different labels attached. We see and hear and otherwise experience very largely as we do because the language habits of our community predispose certain choices of interpretation.”
Edward Sapir, 1929
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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This would certainly go a long way to explaining the socialists around the world and the democrats in the U.S. in particular. Nancy Pelosi has GOT to be a program bug. ;P
You should only be able to get out of life an amount equal to what you contribute to the common good. Appearances count for nothing performance counts for everything. If this law were enforced (whether we're a simulation or not), the fashion designers, artists, politicians, etc. would not exist.
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“The beginning, middle, and end of the birth, growth, and perfection of whatever we behold is from contraries, by contraries, and to contraries; and whatever contrariety is, there is action and reaction, there is motion, diversity, multitude, and order, there are degrees, succession and vicissitude.” Giordano Bruno, written circa 1600CE
Words like these got Bruno burned at the stake for heresy in 1609CE.
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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When vandalism on building is considered "Art", and ridiculous women's fashions are considered "Art", I could enforce it. Selectively, at least. ;P :rolleyes: ;P
Cranky old men deserve love too!
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you might enjoy this:
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“The beginning, middle, and end of the birth, growth, and perfection of whatever we behold is from contraries, by contraries, and to contraries; and whatever contrariety is, there is action and reaction, there is motion, diversity, multitude, and order, there are degrees, succession and vicissitude.” Giordano Bruno, written circa 1600CE
Words like these got Bruno burned at the stake for heresy in 1609CE.
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
That is awesome. Yes, I've heard of him, but unfortunately not as familiar as it looks like I should be with his writing. You sound like a programmer-philosopher! I love it. I have a friend who's a professor of philosophy and talking to him makes me wish I perhaps taken a riskier path in college...
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That is awesome. Yes, I've heard of him, but unfortunately not as familiar as it looks like I should be with his writing. You sound like a programmer-philosopher! I love it. I have a friend who's a professor of philosophy and talking to him makes me wish I perhaps taken a riskier path in college...
It's never too late to increase your exposure to philosophy ... and, there are so many free resources on the web ... videos, e-books. The "classic" novel by Pirsig, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," is an entrancing, wonderful, way to meet Plato's, Aristotle's, and other ancient Greeks, ideas: [^], [^] For me, at age 75, I find the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius [^] as relevant to my life as morning coffee :) But, I think I wasn't ready for his teachings until age 60 :wtf:
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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It's never too late to increase your exposure to philosophy ... and, there are so many free resources on the web ... videos, e-books. The "classic" novel by Pirsig, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," is an entrancing, wonderful, way to meet Plato's, Aristotle's, and other ancient Greeks, ideas: [^], [^] For me, at age 75, I find the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius [^] as relevant to my life as morning coffee :) But, I think I wasn't ready for his teachings until age 60 :wtf:
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
Thanks for the recommendations. I read "Zen..." many years ago, but I think I was far to young (and naive) to understand what it was really about. I need to find my copy and read it again. I have a stack of philosophy books to read, but I don't think Marcus Aurelius is among them. I will check him out too, thanks!
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Nevertheless, assuming that the universe is finite and therefore the resources of potential simulators are finite, then a volume containing a simulation will be finite and a lattice spacing must be non-zero, and therefore in principle there always remains the possibility for the simulated to discover the simulators.
from: "Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation" pdf download of 90% incomprehensible (to me) mathematics and physics available: [^] Would a scientifically valid proof that our reality is a simulation make a difference ? If, as the paper comments, the current simulation we experience as "reality" could be a creation of our future selves using some future open-source method, then, extrapolating from the current humongous messes found in today's open-sauce projects, might we postulate the future mess of the simulationsource code would render our proving we are in a simulation impossible. Or, we could be in the equivalent of tv-dramas like Dynasty, The Sopranos ?
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
It's way easier: Pi. Pi is infinite, OR IS IT? If the universe is simulated, it's not. That said, I doubt that such a discovery would change anything practical. Emphasis on "practical", I can imagine a lot of outcry, suicides, sects and similar nonsense proliferating once people find out that we aren't real afterall.