Coded Logic

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  Are we in a computer simulation?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmk2viuqba.

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

  consequences of living in a simulation[edit]some scholars speculate that the creators of our hypothetical simulation may have limited computing power; if so, after a certain point, the creators would have to deploy some sort of strategy to prevent simulations from themselves indefinitely creating high-fidelity simulations in unbounded regress.

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  But what are the reasons for suspecting it will not be possible?

  Because simulations do not have the properties of the things which they are simulating. They are a mathematical representation. Not an actual manifestation.
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  Are we in a computer simulation?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmk2viuqba.

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

  consequences of living in a simulation[edit]some scholars speculate that the creators of our hypothetical simulation may have limited computing power; if so, after a certain point, the creators would have to deploy some sort of strategy to prevent simulations from themselves indefinitely creating high-fidelity simulations in unbounded regress.

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  Assuming for a moment that we are in a simulation - then it follows we should be able to show that simulations can produce consciousness. Once we do that - we can say it's "possible" we're in a simulation.

  But, until such a time as that's shown to be the case, we neither know if it's possible or impossible.
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  Are we in a computer simulation?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmk2viuqba.

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

  consequences of living in a simulation[edit]some scholars speculate that the creators of our hypothetical simulation may have limited computing power; if so, after a certain point, the creators would have to deploy some sort of strategy to prevent simulations from themselves indefinitely creating high-fidelity simulations in unbounded regress.

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  No, it is not question begging. ALL the evidence points to the fact that we are physical creatures in a physical world.

  Some have claimed that a simulated world would be perceptually identical to a physical world. I am curious how anyone could determine this without first showing that simulated worlds are capable of producing first person subjective experience (consciousness) that could perceive a simulated world.
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  Are we in a computer simulation?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmk2viuqba.

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

  consequences of living in a simulation[edit]some scholars speculate that the creators of our hypothetical simulation may have limited computing power; if so, after a certain point, the creators would have to deploy some sort of strategy to prevent simulations from themselves indefinitely creating high-fidelity simulations in unbounded regress.

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  Yes, there is very strong evidence that consciousness comes from physical brains. How do you not know this?
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  JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES WANT IT BOTH WAYS

  by Perry in

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  when individuals leave the organization for conscience reasons, it is evidence that god is shepherding and protecting the flock by doing a sifting work.

  when people leave another christian religion it is evidence that the religion is morally corrupt and unable or unwilling to provide spiritually for their members.

  when a christian from another denomination lies, he is acting according to his own disposition being from the father of the lie.

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  Great post Perry! Really hits the nail on the head of the double standards the JWs have.

  
  
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  Are we in a computer simulation?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmk2viuqba.

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

  consequences of living in a simulation[edit]some scholars speculate that the creators of our hypothetical simulation may have limited computing power; if so, after a certain point, the creators would have to deploy some sort of strategy to prevent simulations from themselves indefinitely creating high-fidelity simulations in unbounded regress.

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  Is there any evidence to suggest that a simulation of a brain could create consciousness? If not - the point is moot.
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  Satan Wants to Be Like God and Have Mankind Worship Him.....Yeah Right....

  by xjwsrock in

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  i heard this tired line re-ran again at this year's convention.

  satan supposedly wanted to be like god and be worshiped - you know, the whole pride thing.

  they really made a big deal about how his "thoughts" led to his sin in the garden of eden and how we need to control our thoughts to avoid the same result.

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  Do you know how much fame and glory a leader of the spirit world could have in today's society of 24 hour news? He could have billions of people tuned in to see him, listen to him, and watch whatever he does.

  Are you sure he's not . . .

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  Building an Ark

  by Coded Logic in

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  "make for yourself an ark from resinous wood.

  you will make compartments in the ark and cover it with tar inside and outside.

  " - genesis 6:14. because, you know, that's how you build a giant boat - just wood and tar.

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  Outlaw, I'm so glad they included the dinosaurs. Gotta make sure it's scientifically accurate!

  
  
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  Governing Body Anthony Morris gives talk at convention. Child refuses blood dies

  by Watchtower-Free in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yxw_wxyviu .

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  "Good example in the face of incredible stress and persecution."

  - Anthony Morris

  Really? Giving sound medical advice in order to save a persons life is "persecution" now? If a God values the "sanctity of blood" over the sanctity of human life what can we really say about that God? Is that someone we should be worshiping? Is that someone we should aspire to please?

  Or is that the kind of person we would want NOTHING TO DO WITH?
  
  
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  Building an Ark

  by Coded Logic in

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  "make for yourself an ark from resinous wood.

  you will make compartments in the ark and cover it with tar inside and outside.

  " - genesis 6:14. because, you know, that's how you build a giant boat - just wood and tar.

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  "Make for yourself an ark from resinous wood. You will make compartments in the ark and cover it with tar inside and outside." - Genesis 6:14

  Because, you know, that's how you build a giant boat - just wood and tar. No nails. No iron or steel bands to hold things together. No beveling to interlock the keel with the super structure. Just wood and tar . . .

  

  "When another notoriously large ship, the Great Michael, was built in 1511 (though only 1/4 the size of the ark), it was said to have taken all the woods of Fife (a county in Scotland famous for its shipbuilding), as well as having to import wood from France, other areas in the Baltic sea, and cargo ships scrapped for use in its construction. A ship of Noah's size would have required tens of thousands of high quality timber to be cut and milled for its construction, something that is not exactly feasible considering the Ark was supposedly built in what is modern day Iraq."

  -Rational Wiki