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Do We Live in a Simulation? Unpacking the Simulation Hypothesis
The fascination with the notion that we might be living in a simulation has permeated popular culture and academic discourse alike. The simulation hypothesis, proposed by philosopher Nick Bostrom in 2003, suggests that if technology continues to evolve unchecked, it may one day be possible to create highly advanced simulations of entire universes, populated by conscious beings unaware of their simulated existence. But what does this hypothesis actually entail, and what implications does it have for understanding reality?