Is the Universe a Simulation? | 2016 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate
What it is
The 2016 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate, moderated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, in which a panel of physicists and philosophers debates whether the universe is a simulation. Participants include David Chalmers, Zohreh Davoudi and James Gates.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Linked in simulation-hypothesis threads as an expert panel that takes the idea seriously, and listed among best technical talks.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2016, last 2020
What HN commenters said
“Listed among best technical talks.”
komuW, 2018-10 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What are some of the best technical talks you've heard?”
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Topics: simulation hypothesis, panel debate, physics, philosophy, neil degrasse tyson
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