How do we know we are not in a simulation

[ChristmasProtogen]

If this is the only reality we experience even if there are imperfections we wouldn’t know about them

[Shiro♌]

That's correct. You can't tell and won't be able to tell.
Sounds.. Not so good, but it's not that bad at all! I mean, you can come up with whatever answer you want to, then, because there's nothing to prove you wrong.

[Acetyl]

How can you use the mind and the senses to prove the mind and the senses?

[craigsters]

https://youtu.be/z_KmNZNT5xw?si=ZVZcneCkmCbZ7tL5
The Matrix - Deja vu

[Maria]

I think, therefore I am.

[Shiro♌]

Originally posted by Maria:

I think, therefore I am.

Heheh.. Can you prove that it's you who thinks and not merely some projections sent to your mind by some kinda advanced technology?
Matrix could be used as a perfect example here.

[Chaosolous]

We do not.

The math kind of says we might be though.

If there is one real reality where a true universe exists and then somewhere within that universe, a computer that is powerful enough to simulate another universe exists, then there's no reason why that simulated universe would not be able to, eventually at some point, have a simulated computer able to simulate another simulated universe within that simulated universe.

That's a bit of a run on but when you do that enough, the odds of being the "original" reality becomes pretty small.

In the end though, your actual existed reality is still something you need to deal with so it's a moot question.

[trousers]

because none of us are important enough to simulate

[Riruru]

What matters is we should enjoy our time and try to find our own happiness. It shouldn't matter whether we live in a simulation or not if we keep being true to ourselves despite the fact and keep making meaningful connections with others.

[em_t_hed]

there's a movie for you... it's called The Thirteenth Floor

[Q-T_3.14.exe]

Pour water on yourself. If you don't short circuit congrats you are real. And soaking wet. Feel moist too.

[Acetyl]

One thing that's often conflated is being "in a simulation" vs "being a simulation". "Simulation" itself is sort of loaded terminology to begin with.

[Duck Twacy]

Originally posted by ChristmasProtogen:

If this is the only reality we experience even if there are imperfections we wouldn’t know about them

You don't, but if you were then there would be things that you could spot. Simulations break their own rules, and so things like gravity wouldn't work in some areas. Light wouldn't shine where it should. Things that should be hot would be ice cold or room temperature and so forth.

[Good Night Owl]

Originally posted by Riruru:

What matters is we should enjoy our time and try to find our own happiness. It shouldn't matter whether we live in a simulation or not if we keep being true to ourselves despite the fact and keep making meaningful connections with others.

Well said, very good.

[ℭycaleo]

Because everything taste like chicken - except chicken.

[Acetyl]

Originally posted by Riruru:

What matters is we should enjoy our time and try to find our own happiness. It shouldn't matter whether we live in a simulation or not if we keep being true to ourselves despite the fact and keep making meaningful connections with others.

It does matter if your real "body" or "basis" is elsewhere and being drained, which is why your mind was put into a hypnotic labyrinth to begin with. It needs to keep your "divine spark" distracted and possibly also recycling until it's all burned out.