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What if reality isn’t what we think it is? Is the world we experience real at all?
From Sophie’s World to The Matrix, and from The Sims to Star Trek’s holodeck, how do we make sense of our reality and what does science actually tell us?
Some of the world’s leading researchers have increasingly brought up the idea that our world might be a simulation rather than a physical reality. What would it mean if our universe were, in fact, computer-generated? Would it ultimately change much at all?
Astrophysicist Sissi Enestam unravels the mystery of the human consciousness and the reality, and journeys from ancient philosophy to today’s cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking physics research. Simulation Theory is a clever, accessible, and entertaining book that is sure to make readers question the nature of their own reality.
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Estonian: Rahva Raamat
‘Simulation Theory ventures to the opposite side of the universe as we know it. The author examines various arguments for the simulation hypothesis with a scientist’s mindset, both for and against. This book sets your imagination in motion.’–Timo Paukku, Helsingin Sanomat newspaper
‘The best sci‑fi book of the year is this non‑fiction title, one that prompts readers to seek others to discuss the theory’s implications with – compellingly accessible, yet also upending our assumptions about the foundations of reality. Some chapters could stand alone as essays, holding their own alongside writers like Ken Liu and Greg Egan.’ –Markku Soikkeli, Portti magazine
‘Concerns about the world being an illusion have been part of philosophy and religion for thousands of years, and Enestam successfully places the simulation theory within this continuum. The book is an intriguing conversation starter, and I sincerely hope she continues to write more.’ –Titta Lindström, Kirjavinkit blog
