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Multiverse and Simulation Hypothesis - A (Seeming) Paradox

Hello Readers, The more I think about the simulation hypothesis the more intriguing possibilities come to my mind. One of them is the apparent paradox between the simulation hypothesis and the multiverse theory. The idea stems from s simple thought, for creating such an elaborate simulation the computational power required will be astronomically (pun intended) high, therefore, anyone creating such a simulation would go for creating only 'one' simulation. However, the one creating this simulation will be outside the simulation or will be in a different universe which ultimately proves the multiverse theory.  Now let's dive a little deeper in this chain of thoughts. In 2017, Zohar Ringel and Dmitry Kovrizhi published a paper which shows that just storing information about a couple of hundred electrons would require a computer memory that would physically require more atoms than exist in the universe. This paper also argues that the complexity of such a simulation grows ex...

Money - A Hindrance to the Evolution?

Abstract     Money has become an indispensable part of humanity for at least a few millennia in some form or the other. The concept of money has evolved through the ages from barter to bitcoins. However, compared to the age and the expanse of the universe this time is nothing more than a blink of an eye. Therefore, one must think about the position the money has taken in the development of our civilization. Today, all the technological developments like medicines, space exploration and newer sources of energy are held hostage to the mighty dollar. This raises a serious question, is money really a motivating factor or it is holding back any meaningful technological evolution? Has the concept of money become outdated? In this article we will explore how money has played a role of the motivating factor for technological evolution and how it has become the glass ceiling too tough to break.    I. Introduction - A Brief History of Money   Concept of money predates the...

Simulation Hypothesis - Part III

Fermi Paradox and the Simulation Hypothesis Is our reality a sandbox game?  Abstract:- In the third article of the series on simulation hypothesis, we are set to explore another prominent feature of the world of video games and its relation to the famous (or infamous?) Fermi Paradox. The Fermi paradox asks an awkward question about the stark contrast in the number of potentially habitable words present around us and an absolute zero tangible evidence of life (intelligent or otherwise) on any of these worlds. In this article, we will discuss in brief about the so-called paradox and how simulation hypothesis can offer a solution to that. 

Simulation Hypothesis - Part II

Simulation Hypothesis and the Development of Artificial Intelligence An infinite loop of realities or simulations Abstract:- In continuation of the first article , this article is dedicated to a different aspect of the simulation hypothesis. This article focuses on two aspects, one assumption that the simulation hypothesis is true and the development of artificial intelligence in this so-called 'reality'. Artificial intelligence, its development and all the possibilities arising from its development have become an indispensable part of any discussion on the future of humanity and technology. It becomes awe-inspiring when the development of AI is mixed up with consciousness. This looks like the simulation hypothesis all over again. In this article, we will look at some of the questions that arise from this premise. I. Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the latest developments of technology and it has already become an integral part of human evolution. An...

Simulation Hypothesis - Part I

Simulation Hypothesis as Perceived by a Hindu A comparison with the ancient Hindu philosophy of 'Advaita' Abstract:- Since time immemorial humans have pondered on one fundamental question, 'who are we?'. Over time, this question has then branched into many offshoots from 'why do we exist' to 'are we alone?'. But, the essence of the human inquisitiveness can be traced back to the realisation of self-consciousness and the one fundamental question. People have tried to find answers to this question using a gamut of approaches. Religion and Science are the two extremes between which all these approaches can be bracketed. In the last few years scientists, philosophers and visionaries have given serious thought to the idea of one of the possible solutions to the fundamental question and that is if this universe or reality is a simulation of some kind? This article tries to find some uncanny similarities between two seemingly opposing approaches to t...

The Initiation

Introduction of the Blog and the Blogger Hello readers,  I am a curious cucumber who likes to question so many things around me through a lens of inquisition. I am starting this blog to share my take on some of the most bewildering questions. It is difficult to put a theme to what will be the subjects of this blog. But, if pressed hard, I would say the subjects of the questions would mostly be lurking on the extreme edges of mainstream science. This will include but not limited to, UFOs (or UAPs), Cryptids, Simulation Hypothesis, AI so on and so forth. These are the subjects which get my motor running and the creative juices flowing. This blog is my journey through the uncharted territories of science, philosophy and the questions about our very existence. In light of this, I would like to request you my reader friends to keep a clean slate and expect nothing. The only thing you can expect is the unexpected! After speaking about the subjects, it is only logical to provide s...