The Simulated Few: Why Our Virtual Universe Might Be More Exclusive Than We Imagined
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In the realm of philosophical thought experiments, few have captured the public imagination quite like Nick Bostrom's Simulation Argument. The idea that our reality might be a computer simulation has spawned countless discussions, debates, and even Hollywood blockbusters. But while many have pondered the implications of living in a simulated world, few have attempted to quantify exactly how many simulations we might be existing in. Enter Dr. Hutan Ashrafian, whose paper "How Many Simulations Do We Exist In? A Practical Mathematical Solution to the Simulation Argument" offers a fresh, numbers-driven approach to this mind-bending concept. This is an AI generated conversation about the article found here: https://theexperiencemachine.com/articles/the-simulated-few/
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