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We Have Finally Arrived In Our Partially Simulated Universe
Today we continue our exploration of the partial simulation by trying to figure out what the heck to do next. As you may recall if you have read any of my earlier posts on this topic we have finally arrived at what I believe to be a very likely (perhaps even the most likely) of situations if indeed we are living in a (partial) simulation. Remember it must be partial because of the ‘too good to be true’ problem which I currently believe is a fatal flaw in all total simulation hypotheses I have yet encountered. Notice I say currently as I am prepared to be convinced otherwise by a strong argument as to why it is not. Until that time I maintain that the most likely scenario is that the universe is 50–75% simulated and we are living in it as 100% real beings (assuming a simulation hypothesis of any type is actually correct). So the fuck what, is what I am now asking myself and perhaps you are thinking along similar lines.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Futurism
What are Quantum Dots
It would be fantastic if we could manipulate individual atoms. Just consider what would happen if we could "switch" them on and off to store information, change the color of their illumination, or manipulate them in a variety of other ways.
By Aisha Shamim 4 years ago in Futurism
Time crystals, romance until the end of the world
In July 2021, Google and a group of scientists used their own sycamore quantum processor to realize a 20-qubit time crystal, and published the research results in Nature. Philip Frey and Stephen Rachel have made another major breakthrough based on Google research, designing the largest time crystal to date. The significance of this achievement is that it demonstrates the ability of quantum computers to simulate complex systems, transforming theoretical models that can only exist in the minds of physicists into objective entities.
By Norma Noldo4 years ago in Futurism
Sex and the Single Simulationist & The Simulationist's Marriage
One of the questions I get asked most often from young simulationists’s that come to my various seminars or read my books has to do with the purpose of sex and procreation within the simulation. Many are understandably confused when they first become awoken and realize that everything they thought was fact or were taught was true about the universe and their place in it was in error. In many this triggers an extended period of soul searching, deep thought and other contemplative exercises that can result in changes in their personalities and life goals. For a majority the information is taken in stride and these self critical examinations are for the good, while for others they can spiral into self and simulation destructive activities. In either case there often comes a time when questions about relationships with the opposite sex, romantic love, sexual relations, procreation and family become more and more important. At these times deep thoughts about the purpose of sex, love, and procreation are common.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Futurism
DWARF GALAXIES CONTRADICT DARK MATTER PARADIGM
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, now is the perfect time of year to view the Milky Way. I’m looking forward to enjoying this spectacular, translucent band of stars in the southern sky over the next month or two.
By David Morton Rintoul4 years ago in Futurism
To prevent humans from repeating the extinction of dinosaurs, NASA will launch a "cannonball" at the asteroid
And on Nov. 24, NASA will launch a mission-critical satellite. The success or failure of this mission will determine whether the fate of dinosaurs will one day be staged on humans again in the future.
By Norma Noldo4 years ago in Futurism
There are parallel universes? The "Mandela effect" is becoming more and more obvious. Is the collective memory of human beings altered?
In everyone's impression, the black president Mandela, known as the "father of South Africa", when did he die? Some might say it was the end of the last century, but it turns out Mandela didn't die until 2013 in Johannesburg.
By Na Dunshie4 years ago in Futurism
Pressure Transmitter – Types & Accuracy
What is a Pressure Transmitter? Pressure transmitters, also known as pressure transducers, are used to measure the pressure of liquids, fluids, and gases in various working equipment in industrial and process applications. These transmitters are essential in process industries, particularly the oil and gas industry, which deals with a wide range of fluids and gases.
By Mohit Soneji4 years ago in Futurism
