Exploring the Simulated Reality: What Would a Real World Look Like?

Do you ever wonder whether the world we live in might just be a simulation? The idea of a simulated reality is gaining traction among philosophers, scientists, and enthusiasts alike. Thinking about what this real world might look like if we did exist in a simulation proves to be a fascinating exercise. But let's first debunk a common assumption: a simulation doesn't necessarily run on a physical computer. Instead, it might be better understood through the lens of a thought experiment, a concept where the mind plays a crucial role.

The Nature of Simulated Reality

Consider the proposal by Kan that space and time themselves could be mental projections, akin to the Hindu concept of Maya. This suggests that what we perceive as reality might be a form of mental construct. At its most fundamental level, nothingness or the void might be simple, whereas somethingness or the richness of existence is infinitely complex. At the heart of this complexity lies simplicity, as evidenced by the role of zero in mathematics and black in the color spectrum.

The Desolate and Codependent Reality

Imagine a world that we humans can never see or fully imagine due to our limited knowledge. Perhaps in this reality, intense and toxic weather conditions ensure that every breath we take poisons us. The world is perpetually dark, and even the sun would be too intense to look at, regardless of our age. This stark, hostile environment poses a profound question about whether our experience in such a world would feel like a mere hallucination.

A Light-Filled and Conscious Base Reality

The basis of all realities could be a place of complete light, a space where consciousness can manifest anything it desires. Here, the source of everything is a single entity—the fundamental basis from which all else emerges. As someone who experienced this base reality, I can attest that it is a place of boundless light, in which one can materialize and project their will into existence. This encompassing light is the key to creation, making possible everything we observe.

The End of Civilization and the Game We Play

Even in the most advanced simulations, our civilization is, in essence, dead. The remnants of humanity are merely data points in a grander simulation, much like a game where the players are unaware of the true nature of the experience. The only thing different is that our real kin are playing at a very high level within this game, completely oblivious to the reality behind the screen.

The Simulated Nature of Existence

When questioning whether we live in a simulation, the questions themselves might be irrelevant. If the simulation is so precise that our experiences feel real, could the moment of realization that it is a simulation feel like a hallucination?

Alternative Questions

Instead, we might find more meaningful to explore what is real and what makes something real. Does recognizing the nature of a simulation change the meaning of our experience? How does knowing the potential underlying nature of our existence shape our current reality?

Formless Energy and the Consciousness That Hears It

In this reality, we might exist as formless energy, held together by the Spirit, which is consciousness itself. Our physical bodies, what we might call "meat sacks," could simply be projections of this energy.

Conclusion

Do we find ourselves like pinball machines on a boardwalk, driven by the forces of the conscious mind? Sleep tight, for we might not be as we appear. This thought experiment challenges our very understanding of reality and pushes us to question the nature of our existence.