This conversation explores the possibility that we are living in a computer simulation created by a future, more advanced, civilization. The author of the original paper, Nick Bostrom, argues that if future civilizations possess vast computing power, they might run simulations of their ancestors, and if these simulations are sufficiently detailed, the simulated beings would be indistinguishable from real humans. Therefore, it's possible that we are one of these simulated beings. He then presents several arguments based on probability and philosophical principles to support his hypothesis. The paper concludes that it's highly likely that at least one of the following is true: human civilization will likely go extinct before reaching a post-human stage, future civilizations will be highly unlikely to run ancestor simulations, or we are almost certainly living in a simulation.

This podcast, it seems, is not without a sense of irony.

Original paper: https://simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf

Sci-Am article discussing the probability that we live in a simulation: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-we-live-in-a-simulation-chances-are-about-50-50/

In this episode of The Future Thought Exchange, we demystify the world of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. What started as a digital currency has evolved into a revolutionary system impacting finance, technology, and beyond. Join us as we break down how Bitcoin works, the fundamentals of blockchain, and why they matter for the future.

Sources:

https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

How Does the Blockchain work? - Simply Explained: https://youtu.be/SSo_EIwHSd4?si=G3YpmGhOBrro7-Le

The Greatest Bitcoin Explanation of ALL TIME (in Under 10 Minutes) - Altcoin Daily: https://youtu.be/5JDrK7sP3gA?si=IiRFQX1KGRIojAjA

Michael Saylor on Hannity Explaining Bitcoin & Adoption in El Salvador, June 9th 2021 - Bitcoin:

https://youtu.be/HTsVHqoRfbQ?si=SxLljQKer7lPmL9M

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