Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
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Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#2For those, who want to read it in lay man's language, they can go through following articles:
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/429561/the-measurement-th...
http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/physicists-may-have-evide...
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#3It kind of irks me that they basically assume a cubic lattice. Nature does not form cubic lattices, when nature forms a lattice (for example, in a foam) it tends to form roughly dodecahedral cells (with coordination number 12). Given this property, a space-time lattice would be very nearly isotropic.
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#4It kind of irks me that they basically assume a cubic lattice. Nature does not form cubic lattices, when nature forms a lattice (for example, in a foam) it tends to form roughly dodecahedral cells (with coordination number 12). Given this property, a space-time lattice would be very nearly isotropic.
Would a dodecahedral lattice explain why the universe stays symmetrical while expanding?
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#5If we're living in a simulation, the question of whether AIs can have consciousness is solved.
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#6It kind of irks me that they basically assume a cubic lattice. Nature does not form cubic lattices, when nature forms a lattice (for example, in a foam) it tends to form roughly dodecahedral cells (with coordination number 12). Given this property, a space-time lattice would be very nearly isotropic.
It kind of irks me that they basically assume 3+1- space-time.
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#7What sort of moral issues result from creating a simulation universe that gives rise to sentient beings? I feel creeped out and reminded of Source Code with Jake Gyllenhaal for some reason.
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#8It kind of irks me that they basically assume a cubic lattice. Nature does not form cubic lattices, when nature forms a lattice (for example, in a foam) it tends to form roughly dodecahedral cells (with coordination number 12). Given this property, a space-time lattice would be very nearly isotropic.
While you're largely right, salt disagrees.
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
#9It kind of irks me that they basically assume a cubic lattice. Nature does not form cubic lattices, when nature forms a lattice (for example, in a foam) it tends to form roughly dodecahedral cells (with coordination number 12). Given this property, a space-time lattice would be very nearly isotropic.
Re: Constraints on the Universe as a Numerical Simulation (2012)
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