The Simulated Multiverse
An MIT Computer Scientist Explores Parallel Universes, the Simulation Hypothesis, Quantum Computing and the Mandela Effect
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Narrated by:
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Rodney Tompkins
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Written by:
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Rizwan Virk
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Do multiple versions of ourselves exist in parallel universes living out their lives in different timelines? In this follow-up to his best seller, The Simulation Hypothesis, MIT computer scientist and Silicon Valley game pioneer Rizwan Virk explores these topics from a new lens: that of simulation theory.
If we are living in a simulated universe composed of information that is rendered around us, then many of the complexities and baffling characteristics of our reality start to make more sense. In particular, the two most popular interpretations of quantum mechanics, the Copenhagen interpretation and the Many Worlds interpretation, which are thought to be mutually exclusive, can be unified in an information-based framework.
Quantum computing lets us simulate complex phenomena in parallel, allowing the simulation to explore many realities at once to find the most "optimum" path forward. Could this explain not only the enigmatic Mandela effect, but provide us with a new understanding of time and space?
Bringing his unique trademark style of combining video games, computer science, quantum physics, and computing with lots of philosophy and science fiction, Virk gives us a new way to think about not just our universe, but all possible timelines in the multiverse!
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- Romy
- 2022-02-18
Intriguing
The narrator sounds like an agent in the film THE MATRIX – very meta!! This book is very intriguing and clever. Contemplating our reality, Virk blends popular culture with quantum physics, making this book very entertaining and scientific.
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- Lilia
- 2024-01-02
Very interesting topic
It’s a fascinating subject and one i am very interested in. I wish i had more of the technical knowledge needed in order to fully understand the theory and why so many people believe that we are living in a simulation. No surprise The Matrix is my favourite movie of all time, not (ONLY!!!) because of the sexy black leather costumes but because of the whole idea of control and living your life without being able to make any real decision. Key word- real (queue in Morpheus asking Neo what is real…) It’s a very complex movie and the topic of this book is as well. At one point you get a bit confused with the whole thing about multiverse, simultaneous present and past , multiple “you” living in parallel worlds or streams or whatever we call them, at the same time. I love books like this and i love the topic, it was delightful reading it!
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