Simulation theory, the idea that our universe is nothing more than an elaborate computer program simulating reality, has been gaining popularity over the past few years in the tech world. Is simulation theory just a figment of the computer-nerd’s imagination that we can dismiss as fiction? Join Stanford astrophysicist Matt Charles on a deep-dive into the world of simulation theory to find out for yourself. From quantum mechanics to biological evolution, Charles explores simulation theory from the framework of our current scientific understanding of the universe. What are the odds that we are living in a simulation? Why would it make sense for our universe to be simulated? What does this mean for me? Find answers to these questions and more inside this book. The mindset you adopt after reading the chapters within may surprise you.
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