For years, the idea that reality might be a sophisticated computer program has drifted from late-night dorm debates into mainstream culture and serious philosophy. Now a new wave of theoretical work ...

Some things you can see directly, like your fingers. Other things, like your chin, you need a mirror or a camera to see.

Anyone who’s a fan of ‘The Matrix’ might wonder whether what we see is, in fact, reality. If you get an overwhelming feeling ...

The simulation hypothesis is an impressive logical and philosophical argument that has challenged our fundamental notions of reality.

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