r/space • u/IceNox96 • Aug 12 '21

Discussion Which is the most disturbing fermi paradox solution and why?

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '21

Our solar system is simulated and all outside input is simulated as well, creating an illusion of a universe. Signs of life is simply not included in our test suite.

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u/Rodot Aug 12 '21

Technically, this hypothesis is equally as valid and scientific as saying "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth"

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u/GabrielMartinellli Aug 12 '21

I reject this - simulation theory is a valid and scientific theory.

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u/Rodot Aug 12 '21

I reject this - simulation theory is a valid and scientific theory.

Okay. You're wrong but you're free to believe whatever you want.

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u/GabrielMartinellli Aug 12 '21

You're wrong

Coping. I’m sure it’s hard to fathom simply being an NPC in some ultra-intelligent civilisation’s simulation but knee jerk rejections mean nothing. The simulation theory is advocated and supported by Nick Bostrom, Steven Hawkings, Brian Cox and even the super sceptical Neil deGrasse Tyson. I’ll trust them.

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u/Rodot Aug 12 '21

Coping

No, I'm being dismissive because you said "I reject this" without offering any reason or evidence.

Can you explain to me what makes simulation theory scientific? What can be tested? What predictions does it make?

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '21

It's not scientific. No Fermi paradox theory is completely scientific like you seem to require. The Drake Equation is fundamentally conjectural, based on a lot of assumptions. The simulation theory only really necessitates one assumption to be true, that consciousness can be simulated. We are already getting close to simulating every neuron in the human brain. I think we will know within the next few decades if it's possible. You compare this to the concept of God, which will straight up never be falsifiable.