For those unfamiliar, the hypothesis says that our reality is simply an extremely intricate computer simulation created by our descendants of the future—or what we theoretica... moreFor those unfamiliar, the hypothesis says that our reality is simply an extremely intricate computer simulation created by our descendants of the future—or what we theoretically become in the future—who want to simulate the history of evolution (or the universe). Many scientists believe that there is a one in a billion chance that this theory is NOT the case. Evidence rests on the fact that the universe conforms to laws of mathematics (which, to me, doesn't really count as evidence), just like it does in the less advanced types of simulations we have now, and that the level of intricacy of matter that we know of isn't infinite; intricacy only goes down to the subatomic particle level and we cannot see beyond a certain point with microscopes, and us being part of a finite, pixelated simulation would account for that. The hypothesis suggests that our technology with bio-engineering and computer programming, which ties into artificial intelligence, will inevitably merge and allow humans to simulate life... less
I watched a (fascinating) discussion between two scientists yesterday...both atheists, but one of the scientists was based in the very special spin that Buddhism gives to science. ... moreI watched a (fascinating) discussion between two scientists yesterday...both atheists, but one of the scientists was based in the very special spin that Buddhism gives to science. So here is a verse that the Buddhist brought up, and I have been thinking about it...so are atoms more fundamental to the elemental structure of the universe or is it stories, or is it something else? * * *The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.
~ Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980), in her poem “Speed of Darkness.” less
To think that among those whom we refuse entry could be the genius who discovers a cure for ALL cancers or the brilliant thinker who finally can integrate all elements of physics a... moreTo think that among those whom we refuse entry could be the genius who discovers a cure for ALL cancers or the brilliant thinker who finally can integrate all elements of physics and find the one UNIFIED THEORY many have been seeking? He/she may be out there just waiting for the opportunity that this country affords...or used to afford, to all who came here for a better life. What/where is that "better" now?
