Simulated reality

[creature386]

There is a similar thread on carnivora, so why not just open one here as well? Is our reality real or is it just a simulation?

Here is an argument for the simulation.

1. If simulated realities are feasible, they outnumber non-simulated realities (as there can only be one).
2. Simulated realities are feasible.
3. Therefore, we more likely than not live in a simulated reality.

(Note: The argument is arguably a non-sequitur, as the number of simulated vs non-simulated intelligent observers is probably a better metric for determining where we most likely live than the amount of simulated vs non-simulated realities)

Thoughts?

[Deleted]

Well, there's not really a way to prove or disprove your theory, so we don't know.

[creature386]

Sure, but we can talk about a priori probabilities.