Beyond the Matrix: 4 Scientific Arguments Against the Simulation Hypothesis
The idea that our reality is an elaborate computer simulation has graduated from a science fiction trope to a subject of serious speculation. First formulated in its modern sense by philosopher Nick Bostrom, the argument presents a trilemma: either civilizations like ours almost always go extinct before developing simulation technology; they reach that stage but lose interest in creating ancestor simulations; or we are almost certainly living in one. Popularized by influential figures like Elon Musk, the hypothesis is captivating: if conscious simulations are possible, they could eventually outnumber organic minds by billions to one, making it overwhelmingly probable that we are among the simulated. But while the idea is compelling, it is far from a settled question. A growing body of…
