“Simulation Inferences”, Gwern2009-05-29 (CS, math, philosophy, transhumanism; backlinks)⁠:

How small must be the computer simulating the universe?

• The Problem
  • Living in a Simulation
  • Disinterested Gods
  • Infeasible Simulations
    • Physical Limits to Simulation
    • The Cost of Simulation
      • Prospects for Development
    • Destruction
    • SA Is Invalid
    • Investigating Implications of SA
      • Limits of Investigation
      • Investigating
    • Risks
• External Links

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