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The Simulation Shutdown: Why Scientists Believe Our Universe May Be Switched Off In 2045

Fahri Karakas
12 min readJul 31, 2024
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Part 1: Introduction: The Simulation Hypothesis Unveiled

Imagine waking up one day to the news that our entire universe — every star, planet, living being, and even your own consciousness — is nothing more than an incredibly sophisticated computer simulation.

Some call this “The Simulation Hypothesis”.

Now, imagine that this virtual reality has an expiration date: 2045.

This is not the plot of a science fiction novel.

It is a scenario that some of the world’s leading scientists and philosophers are seriously considering.

Let’s explore this scenario in detail.

This article will explore the intersection of simulation theory, quantum physics, and artificial intelligence.

Here is what we will discuss (our outline):

1. Introduction: The Simulation Hypothesis
— Brief explanation of Nick Bostrom’s simulation argument
— Recent advancements supporting the theory

2. The 2045 Convergence
— Why scientists are pointing to 2045 as a critical year
— The technological singularity and its…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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