The idea that reality might be a kind of cosmic software has shifted from late-night dorm debate to a live question in ...

The simulation hypothesis is an impressive logical and philosophical argument that has challenged our fundamental notions of reality.

The notion that our universe might be a giant simulation has intrigued scientists and philosophers for decades. Recent advancements in technology and theoretical physics have reignited this debate, ...

Elon Musk and others find it plausible that our experiences result from events in a computer simulation, just like the characters in the Matrix movies. An alternative view, supported by both common ...

(THE CONVERSATION) In the most talked-about film from the final year of the 20th century, “The Matrix,” a computer hacker named Neo finds that the world he lives and works in isn’t real. It’s a ...

(THE CONVERSATION) In the most talked-about film from the final year of the 20th century, “The Matrix,” a computer hacker named Neo finds that the world he lives and works in isn’t real. It’s a ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Rizwan Virk, Arizona State University (THE CONVERSATION) In the most ...

(The Conversation) — In the most talked-about film from the final year of the 20th century, “The Matrix,” a computer hacker named Neo finds that the world he lives and works in isn’t real. It’s a ...