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Simulation Hypothesis jokes dismissed as flawed reasoning

The author expresses concern over the casual use of the Simulation Hypothesis as an explanation for unexpected events, such as political outcomes. They argue that this line of reasoning is flawed and can be generalized to dismiss the existence of hypothetical entities with specific desires and powers. The core argument is that if a powerful, benevolent entity existed and had the capacity to intervene, it would do so, and the absence of such intervention suggests the entity's non-existence or a misunderstanding of its nature. AI

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Simulation Hypothesis jokes dismissed as flawed reasoning

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Eliezer Yudkowsky ·

    Generalized atheism rules out "inaccurate simulation"-ism.

    <p><em>(Reposted from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yudkowsky/posts/10154981140854228">Facebook, on January 17, 2017</a>.)</em></p> <p>I am concerned about the number of people I've heard joking about Trump's election being evidence for the Simulation Hypothesis.</p> <p>Yes, …