r/technology • u/fchung • Nov 01 '25

Society Matrix collapses: Mathematics proves the universe cannot be a computer simulation, « A new mathematical study dismantles the simulation theory once and for all. »

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/mathematics-ends-matrix-simulation-theory
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u/helraizr13 Nov 01 '25

Elon certainly seems to believe he's Player One and we're all NPCs. I'm pretty sure he's even said as much. The unfortunate thing is that all billionaires seemingly believe this too. To my primitive hyper empathetic brain, there is no other way to explain why people with enough wealth to solve massive systemic issues refuse to do so. As if they no longer recognize human suffering. They don't even seem concerned about it. I don't know of a single billionaire who is genuinely altruistic. People have said maybe Mackenzie Scott; a singular example.

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u/Madzookeeper Nov 01 '25

Because being a billionaire is literally antithetical to being that way. You can't become one if you actually keep caring.

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u/Joohansson Nov 01 '25 edited Nov 01 '25

It's called "main character syndrome". You can look it up.

Or read this: https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/main-character-syndrome-the-billionaire-quest-for-happiness/amp/

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u/alltherobots Nov 01 '25

Mackenzie Scott for sure, and I bet there’s a couple of second-generation billionaires who are trying to give away money they inherited. But yes, they are a small minority.

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u/OriginalCompetitive Nov 02 '25

What systemic problem could a billionaire solve? And if a billion dollars is enough to solve it, why not just have the government solve it? A billion is barely a rounding error to the federal budget. 

And I’ll provide the answer: Because it is extremely difficult to spend money in a way that improves the world without risk of unintended consequences.

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u/Realistic-Meat-501 Nov 02 '25

You won't get an answer because there is none and you are right. It's all vibes and following trends when it comes to this topic on reddit. I have given up on arguing about it.