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- The vast majority of conscious beings are simulated, making it statistically likely that one is in a simulation.
One of these statements must be true, which begs the profound question: What is the likelihood that we, as conscious beings, exist within a simulation?
Clarifying the Scope of the Hypothesis
Before delving deeper into the nuances of the simulation argument, it’s essential to clarify what the hypothesis is not. The simulation hypothesis does not claim to be a definitive theory of physics or a scientific theory by traditional standards. It does not provide testable predictions, nor does it attempt to prove or disprove the existence of a creator or deity; rather, it invites philosophical exploration of our reality's nature.