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Are we currently living in a computer simulation?

    Some philosophers and scientists consider it possible, but no definitive evidence exists. The simulation hypothesis suggests that our reality might be a highly advanced computer program, similar to a video game or virtual world. This idea was popularized by philosopher Nick Bostrom, who argued that if civilizations eventually create super-powerful simulations, we might already be inside one without knowing it. Even tech leaders like Elon Musk have speculated that our reality could be artificial.

    Some scientists point to weird patterns in physics, like the way the universe seems to follow mathematical rules, as possible hints that reality is “coded.” Others suggest that limits in quantum mechanics, such as the way particles behave differently when observed, could be signs of a programmed system.

    However, there is no solid evidence proving we live in a simulation. Everything we experience follows the laws of physics as we understand them, and no glitches or inconsistencies have been found that would confirm this theory. While the idea is fun to think about, it remains pure speculation with no way to test or prove it—at least with our current knowledge.