Simulation Theory for Beginners: Evaluating the Simulation Hypothesis and Its Virtual Reality Matrix

Simulation Theory for Beginners provides an accessible introduction to the controversial notion that reality as we know it is an advanced computer simulation. Covering the basic concepts and arguments surrounding simulation theory, this book evaluates the primary evidence proposed by proponents of the simulation hypothesis. It explores philosophical questions about the nature of reality and whether we can honestly know if the world around us is "real" or just a highly high-fidelity virtual ...