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And here I was waiting to get unplugged, or maybe finding a Nokia phone that received a call.

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[–] srasmus@slrpnk.net 81 points 2 days ago (13 children)

I can't explain how much I hate simulation theory. As a thought experiment? Fine. It's interesting to think of the universe in the context of code and logic. But as a driving philosophy of reality? Pointless.

Most proponents of simulation theory will say it's impossible to prove the universe is a simulation, because we exist inside it. Then who cares? There obviously must exist a non-simulated universe for the mega computer we're all running on to inhabit, so it's a pointless step along finding the true nature if reality. It's stoner solipsism for guys that buy nfts. It's the "it was all a dream" ending of philosophy.

[–] prime_number_314159@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (5 children)

The universe can't be a simulation, the framerate is way too good.

[–] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I keep seeing supersampling artifacts when I squirt my eyes

[–] derek 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Eyes don't normally do that. I think you should ~~squirt~~ see a doctor.

[–] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I think typing charlie squirt so many times fucked up my autocorrect

[–] derek 5 points 1 day ago

An surprise, I'm sure, but a welcome one.

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