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« on: October 11, 2016, 02:59:06 PM » |
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no really read this and wonder https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/11/simulated-world-elon-musk-the-matrix?CMP=twt_gu- A swath of technologists and physicists believe that ‘simulation theory’ will be proved, just as it was proved that the earth was not the center of the universe - argues that what we experience as reality is actually a giant computer simulation created by a more sophisticated intelligence |
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My eyes are open wide
By the way,I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out today
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2016, 03:27:51 PM » |
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This has been about for a while. It's almost like Pascal's wager in a way. If you accept that such a simulation is possible, then it is almost impossible that you aren't part of one. The first step on the way will be success in a reverse Turing's test, where the computer takes part in a Turing's test and doesn't realise that its a computer.
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2016, 03:28:45 PM » |
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My guess is that they're called Frankie Mouse and Benjy Mouse.
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"...And If You Flash Him A Smile He'll Take Your Teeth As Deposit..."
"Sheriff Fatman" - Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine
2006 Blonde Caption Comp Ultimate Champion (to be replaced by actual poker achievements when I have any)
GUKPT Online Main Event Winner 2008 (yay, a poker achievement!)
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2016, 03:32:42 PM » |
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Meh, David Icke sussed this out years ago. Shape shifting reptillians are the ones controlling the joystick.
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Most of the bets placed so far seem more like hopeful punts rather than value spots
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2016, 12:12:04 AM » |
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- argues that what we experience as reality is actually a giant computer simulation created by a more sophisticated intelligence
Presumably anyone who believes our reality has been created by a more sophisticated intelligence hasn't read some of the posts on Blonde. |
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2016, 11:24:03 AM » |
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So does this mean that there are 7 billion of us sitting in a room with headsets on?
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2017, 07:51:44 PM » |
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Anyone watched the first season of WestWorld?
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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2017, 08:14:28 PM » |
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Anyone watched the first season of WestWorld?
Was saving it for the flight to Vegas, but not sure I'll be able to dodge spoilers long enough, as everyone I know has already watched it. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2017, 08:19:06 PM » |
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Sam Harris talks a lot about AI, and he has been discussing it again in some recent podcasts.
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« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2017, 09:58:51 PM » |
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I don't see the relevance of pascials wager.
But does it matter? If we are living in a simulated world where our consciousness is simulated then so what? Even if our free will is actually an illusion and what we experience as a series of free choice is actually us riding the tracks of predestiny we can do bugger all other than enjoy the ride.
Occam's razor applies here. Yes it could be a convincing illusion, yes we could be a product of our future selves. Or we could be our present selves. Both situations would conveniently appear the same.
Keep calm, carry on etc
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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2017, 10:08:27 PM » |
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We're probably all the basis of a huge prop bet: how long before we destroy the earth/all inhabitants.
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2017, 05:19:37 AM » |
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Anyone watched the first season of WestWorld?
Was saving it for the flight to Vegas, but not sure I'll be able to dodge spoilers long enough, as everyone I know has already watched it. Starts off a bit slow but ends brilliantly. Not to mention the whole thing is about simulated consciousness. |
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