Scientist Suggests We Explore 'Universe is a VR Simulation' Theory

holy_calamity writes "A New Zealand physicist has written a paper saying that physicists should seriously explore the possibility the universe is a giant virtual reality simulation. He says that the existence of quantum phenomena could be due to the underlying digital nature of the simulation and also claims his VR hypothesis can explain relativity, the big bang and more. It should be possible to perform experiments to prove the hypothesis too. He reasons that if reality was to do something that information processing cannot, then it cannot be virtual."

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Re:One thing I never understood about the Matrix

[lekikui]

Potential answer: It's a consequence of any sufficiently advanced virtual reality.

That is, any virtual reality system that simulates a reality in sufficient detail will necessarily have the potential of giving rise to this level of technology.

Anyway, I don't think the whole thing is particularly scientific, but it's interesting to speculate about.

the universe is a virtual reality simulation...

[band-aid-brand]

... but does it run linux?

Sit down and enjoy your steak

[PMuse]

Step 1: Assume an omnipotent entity.
Step 2: (is arbitrary)
Step 3: Profit!

You know, I know this steak doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? Ignorance is bliss.

Re:mathimatical basis for this...

[Connie_Lingus]

it most certainly is possible to run simulations inside of simulations...what do you think virtual machines are?

Re:1637 called, they want their idea back.

[spikedvodka]

It is all VR... the fact that everything tastes like chicken just proves it... the taste for everything else just hasn't been implimented yet