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Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation (phys.org)
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Their findings, published in the Journal of Holography Applications in Physics, go beyond simply suggesting that we're not living in a simulated world like The Matrix. They prove something far more profound: the universe is built on a type of understanding that exists beyond the reach of any algorithm.

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[–] cholesterol@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

If they got it right, then at least the bio-chemical computers producing their minds seem to able to handle 'non-algorithmic' understanding.