21. Simulation Theory

Did we decide to record an episode about simulation theory or were we programmed to do so by the creators of our virtually-coded reality? Are we living on some super-futuristic civilization's hard drive? Join us as we question the very concept of our own reality and debate the probability that we exist in the one true universe instead of the potential infinite amount of simulated others. SPOILERS for the following media Rick and Morty - "M Night Shaym-Aliens" - S01E04 The Jokester - Isaac Asimov (1956) Total Recall (1990) Also mentioned (no spoilers) The Matrix (1999) Black Mirror Further reading/links Unrecord - Official Early Gameplay Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK76q13Aqt0 ChatGPT AI Game Prototypes - Lee Vermeulen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC_pSgAMbUU The Simulation Argument - Nick Bostrom https://simulation-argument.com/ Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies - Nick Bostrom https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superintelligence-Dangers-Strategies-Nick-Bostrom/dp/0199678111 Is Reality Real? The Simulation Argument - Kurzesagt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTKTTt47WE Final Deployment 4: Queen Battle Walkthrough - Adult Swim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKjmDPGJI-4