Look around you. Your memories, your feelings, the very fabric of your reality... what if it's all just code running on a massive computer built by our own descendants? This isn't just a stoner thought experiment; it's the Simulation Hypothesis, a chillingly logical argument that has top physicists and philosophers seriously questioning everything.Join us as we go down the rabbit hole of the ultimate existential question. We'll break down philosopher Nick Bostrom's mind-bending ultimatum that suggests we are almost certainly living in an ancestor-simulation. Then, we'll hit the brakes with the hard science—the astrophysical argument that says the energy required to simulate our universe is a physical impossibility.But the most thrilling part? We explore the cutting-edge idea that we could actually test the simulation. Could a flaw in the code—a glitch in the matrix—be found in the bizarre weirdness of quantum mechanics? This is the ultimate battle between philosophy, physics, and the very nature of consciousness.If you've ever felt like something about reality is a little "off," follow our podcast now. Share this episode with a friend who's ready to have their mind completely and utterly blown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-unsolved-science-files--6716243/support.You May also Like:🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them. 

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