The Simulation Odds Are Low
Kipping argues that the likelihood of us living in a simulation is low. He weighs the "simulation argument" against probability theory, suggesting that, based on the math, we're probably not in one.
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The simulation hypothesis proposes that our reality could be a computer program, but according to Dr. David Kipping, we're likely not living in one. His arguments focus on the complexities of proving such a theory while acknowledging that the idea remains intriguing but speculative at best.
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