A fork to the hand works as well.

Imagine we mix the two. If a single developer created the (computer) simulation we are living in, aren’t we a hallucination of his brain?

While the creator of the simulation developed the program using his brain, and one could argue thoughts are simply hallucinations of the brain, inside of the simulation we are no longer a part of the “creator”. They may have dreamed us up, but once inside a self contained system we couldn’t be the hallucination of his brain because we now exist outside of it without further control from the creator. (Assuming of course they do not continue to mess with the initial program.)

An interesting though.

I wonder if it’s more or less likely that would be the work of a single developer, or a collaborative effort, like complex development projects require a large group for us. Would assuming a hyper-intelligent brain, or one with infinite time change the equation?

Assuming that the brain is both all knowing and immortal, I would assume that it is capable of creating everything on its own inside of itself. Much like a dream, but far more detailed and consistent.

Is this floating brain (let’s call him ‘god’, just as a placeholder) be more likely to create a physical structure (atoms and such) to run his simulation/hallucination/thought experiment, or just use abstract structures? And would it make a difference for the simulated/hallucinated people inside?

Like our own brains, I would assume it is happening within the biological structures present in the brain. Because it is just a brain in space, I don’t think it is safe to assume it could build foreign structures for use. I would also assume that any changes made could be known by everyone, but likely ignored to maintain the reality. We could explain these changes with the mandala effect, just for fun. Some of us remember, some of us don’t, and this is because the brain is incapable (like us) of full control of every mental faculty.

Haha Thank you!

People who don’t believe in Math are doomed to be taken advantage of. ;)

It formed there.

Statistically speaking it is more likely that a single brain formed randomly and is hallucinating the existence of our lives than our species forming as we are through billions of years of evolution and existing on Earth.

I prefer to assume that we are simply the hallucinations of a brain floating through space. Which is more probable than everyone living in a simulation and a lot funnier to think about.

It is not something anyone needs in their personal life, but it is an amazing tool when used correctly.

Cloaks are seriously underrated outdoor wear.

At 15’ in the air, there aren’t many small animals in front of their faces.

Are you unaware that small animals inhabit the trees where Giraffes feed?

I have always known it as the “Pinky Finger” myself.

That is a very good point and I forgot to consider that the population would heavily skew the average in the humans favour.

Giraffe’s have more risk of additional bones based on your assertion because they tend to, like all grazing herbivores, eat whatever happens to be in front of their faces. Including small animals.

My money is on the Giraffe having the most bones based on that. haha