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Nick Bostrom - The Simulation Argument (Full)

Science, Technology & the Future · interview · Watch on YouTube

Philosophy & ethicsFuturism & technology and society

What it is

An interview with Nick Bostrom at Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute presenting his simulation argument: at least one of three propositions about posthuman civilizations and ancestor simulations must be true.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Offered as a less technical introduction to Bostrom's simulation paper.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2016, last 2019

What HN commenters said

  1. “If you're interested in simulation theories, I recommend reading "The Simulation Argument" by Nick Bostrom [0] or watching his interview on Youtube [1].”

    Bostrom interview introducing simulation theory.

    darekkay, 2017-03 · Recommendation · in “Did the Oscars Just Prove That We Are Living in a Computer Simulation?”

  2. “for a less technical introduction, watch the video of Bostrom talking about it”

    Less technical introduction to Bostrom's simulation paper.

    Veedrac, 2019-08 · Recommendation · in “Are We Living in a Computer Simulation? Let’s Not Find Out”

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Topics: nick bostrom, simulation hypothesis, posthumanism, philosophy, future of humanity

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