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The Simulation Hypothesis

An mit computer scientist shows why ai, quantum physics and eastern mystics all agree we are in a video game.

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The Simulation Hypothesis, by best-selling author, renowned MIT computer scientist and Silicon Valley video game designer Rizwan Virk, explains one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time. Drawing from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and referencing both speculative fiction and ancient eastern spiritual texts, Virk shows how all of these traditions come together to point to the idea that we may be inside a simulated reality like the Matrix. The Simulation Hypothesis is the idea that our physical reality, far from being a solid physical universe, is part of an increasingly sophisticated video game-like simulation, where we all have multiple lives, consisting of pixels with its own internal clock run by some giant Artificial Intelligence. Simulation Theory explains some of the biggest mysteries of quantum and relativistic physics, such as quantum indeterminacy, parallel universes, and the integral nature of the speed of light. “There’s a one in a billion chance we are not living in a simulation” -Elon Musk “I find it hard to argue we are not in a simulation.” -Neil deGrasse Tyson “We are living in computer generated reality.” -Philip K. Dick Video game designer Riz Virk shows how the history and evolution of our video games, including virtual reality, augmented reality, Artificial Intelligence, and quantum computing could lead us to the point of being able to develop all encompassing virtual worlds like the Oasis in Ready Player One, or the simulated reality in the Matrix. While the idea sounds like science fiction, many scientists, engineers, and professors have given the Simulation Hypothesis serious consideration. But the Simulation Hypothesis is not just a modern idea. Philosophers and Mystics of all traditions have long contended that we are living in some kind of “illusion “and that there are other realities which we can access with our minds. Whether you are a computer scientist, a fan of science fiction like the Matrix movies, a video game enthusiast, or a spiritual seeker, The Simulation Hypothesis touches on all these areas, and you will never look at the world the same way again!

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Rizwan “Riz” Virk is a successful entrepreneur, venture capitalist, video game pioneer, bestselling author, and indie film producer. Riz is the founder of Play Labs@ MIT, and Bayview Labs, a Silicon Valley investment fund, and he is a mentor/advisor at 500 startups, Griffin Gaming Partners, Ridge Ventures and the MIT $100k Entrepreneurship Competition.

Riz was an investor or founding team member at Tapjoy, Service Metrics, Discord, Telltale Games, PocketGems and many others. His games included Tap Fish, Penny Dreadful: Demimonde, Grimm: Cards of Fate, and Bingo Run. Riz's films have included Thrive: What on Earth Will It Take, The Outpost, Mythica, Sirius, Knights of Badassdom, and many others.

Riz's writes on the intersection of science, science fiction, business and spirituality. His startups, articles and books have been featured in Techcrunch, Inc., Vox.com, The Boston Globe, NBCNews.com, Coast to Coast AM, and even the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Riz received a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the MIT and M.S. in Management from Stanford's Graduate School of Business. His website is www.zenentrepreneur.com.

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Part of series Simulation Hypothesis
Print length 355 pages
Language English
Publication date October 15, 2021
File size 5668 KB
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XFR749T
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bayview Books, LLC (October 15, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5668 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 355 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1954872003
#15 in Computer Simulation (Kindle Store)
#24 in Physics of Time (Kindle Store)
#39 in Computer Simulation (Books)

About the author

Rizwan virk.

Riz received a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the MIT and M.S. in Management from Stanford's Graduate School of Business. His website is www.zenentrepreneur.com.