Neil deGrasse Tyson Discusses the Simulation Hypothesis

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are here (or are they?) to investigate if we're living in a simulation. We explore the ever-advancing computer power and how that impacts the simulation hypothesis. Chuck wonders if a simulation universe has anything to do with us not being able to travel at the speed of light. You'll learn about Bayesian statistics. Lastly, Neil tells us how he was ready to embrace the simulation hypothesis until he came across a certain idea that changed his mind.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - The Simulation Hypothesis
3:39 - The argument that undermines the simulation hypothesis
5:49 - Are we interesting enough to be simulated?
7:22 - Does Neil think we're in a simulation?
7:39 - Outro