Are We Living in a Simulation? A Deep Dive into the Simulation Hypothesis
1 MSc Student (Computing), Department of Technology, Wrexham University, United Kingdom.
2 MSc Student (Strategic IT), Department of Technology, University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Review Article
Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 13(02), 047-057
Article DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2025.13.2.0042
Publication history:
Received on 03 February 2025; revised on 12 March 20215 accepted on 14 March 2025
Abstract:
This review paper conducts an in-depth evaluation of simulation theory through its philosophical foundation, along with scientific basis, cultural effects, and research possibilities in the upcoming years. This paper uses historical assessment of Plato's allegory and Descarte's skepticism to join modern scientific analysis about computational hypotheses and quantum physics for a comprehensive examination of simulated reality complexities and ongoing disputes. Throughout its synthesis, the paper analyzes media representations, technological effects, and ethical implications. The review explores how future research must include extended tracking and intervention studies to investigate the social-psychological-ethical effects of simulation theory adoption.
Keywords:
Simulation Theory; Virtual Reality; Computational Universe; Philosophical Skepticism; Quantum Mechanics; Ethical Implications; Artificial Intelligence; Existentialism
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