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Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation (phys.org)

submitted 2 days ago by technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/science@lemmy.world

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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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[–] CeffTheCeph@kbin.earth 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal_ranking

It isn't a perfect system, but it is a place to start.

[–] someacnt@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

There are some journals which are high in the ranking and are suspicious, also even good journals accept faulty papers time to time.

Also, https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21101250473&tip=sid doesn't seem that great of a journal.