Earth/Universe is not a giant simulation

[BeBMan]

...like it was thought to be the case in "Hitchhiker's Guide..."

What's really going on is nothing more than advanced aliens ( like "Q") using the universe for entertainment purposes, just like we use computer games. So for them aliens, it's a giant Civ style game.

"Bah, you think your planet/civ is advanced?!? My civ is about to pwn yours big time in a couple of aeons!".

"Hehe, keep dreaming. Your guys can hardly walk upright, mine have the wheel already. Just a bit more and they'll get to use warp drives!"

The problem is of course that those aliens could lose interest and pull the plug. That is the point when we're doomed....

Discuss.

[Proteus_MST]

So with other words ... it is a giant simulation ... just for entertainment purposes ... yes, I think so ...
altough I guess, what our overlords are playing is rather "The Sims" than "Civ"
(although both are not mutually exclusive ... maybe some are playing Civ with the nations ... and others The Sims with individuals)

[Aeson]

I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow to the knee.

[Lorizael]

I think a lot of people have the feeling that a simulated universe and a universe created by a god are not the same thing, but I've never quite been able to figure out what the significant difference would be.

[ZEE]

I just farted.

[Proteus_MST]

I think a lot of people have the feeling that a simulated universe and a universe created by a god are not the same thing, but I've never quite been able to figure out what the significant difference would be.

A god usually demands your worship (annd will punish you if you don't)
The chance is less likely in a simulated universe

[Lorizael]

A programmer could demand worship, and there are gods that don't. That doesn't seem like a fundamental difference.

[Berzerker]

who debugs god's program?

[The Mad Monk]

God.