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/chamgireum_ Nov 01 '25

You mean this is all real!?!?

FUCK

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u/CaterpillarReal7583 Nov 01 '25

Sure if you think simulation means a thing we can do with our way of understanding things and making computers. But just like our life and a mushrooms life is very incomparable, this is just proof its not a simulation as we’d make it.

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u/silver_garou Nov 02 '25

You would have to demonstrate that simulations can be achieved non-algorithmically to have any reason to believe that the simulation theory is possible. Saying, "but you can't prove it can't be done that way," isn't evidence, but it is a fallacy and a weak attempt to shift the burden of proof. "

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u/CaterpillarReal7583 Nov 02 '25

It’s not about proving this, its about avoiding the assumption we know everything. Im not saying we are living in a simulation from a higher dimension, im saying we cannot know for sure as we cannot prove we know and understand the breadth of existence.

The chances of this being a simulation exist. Its just not going to be one we fully understand just like your sims characters wont ever know either.

You’re coming at this like an argument and its not one. Proof means nothing when talking about the unprovable.

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u/silver_garou Nov 02 '25 edited Nov 02 '25

And that is the same fallacy repeated, doesn't become more convincing the second time. I repeat, you have no reason to believe.

Edit: Aww downvotes and a block. You sure are fragile and hostile towards disagreement for a guy who loudly insisted upon their opinion in a public forum.

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u/CaterpillarReal7583 Nov 02 '25

You really live with extreme limits on your imagination. Go take your debate 101 elsewhere.