• funkajunk@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    Even if we were in a simulation, we only exist inside of it and knowledge of whether or not we are “real” doesn’t actually change our interaction with the time and space inside our universe.

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      The only thing one could do with knowledge of being in a simulation, is trying to find bugs and exploits.
      From now on, I expect anyone claiming we live in a simulation to have a working perpetual motion device, faster that light communication, or something similarly impressive. If they don’t, their claim is meaningless useless.

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        Just because they can’t find exploits in a simulation sophisticated enough to run a seemingly infinite universe doesn’t mean there’s no simulation.

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          I know, but otherwise there is no use for the knowledge that we live in a simulation. Unless someone can contact the outside of course.

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      Great, I’ve been suffering through Capitalism and now I have to learn that it’s not even real Capitalism.