It’s hard to know what to do with such a conclusion. On the one hand it’s somewhat comforting because it suggests even if we fuck up, there are other simulations or base realities out there that will continue. On the other hand, the thought that our universe will be terminated once sufficient data has been gathered is pretty sad.
I find this argument fairly compelling. I also appreciate the fact that you’ve listed out some ways it could be wrong.
Your argument matches fairly closely with my own views as to why we exist, namely that we are computationally irreducible
It’s hard to know what to do with such a conclusion. On the one hand it’s somewhat comforting because it suggests even if we fuck up, there are other simulations or base realities out there that will continue. On the other hand, the thought that our universe will be terminated once sufficient data has been gathered is pretty sad.
It gives additional meaning to pause AI movement – simulation has to wait.