Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
The Covid-19 pandemic inadvertently revived the simulation hypothesis, with Dr. Melvin Vopson suggesting that the universe may function like an advanced computational construct.
Vopson introduced the "second law of infodynamics," proposing that information entropy decreases over time, mimicking data compression in computer systems—a potential hallmark of simulated reality.
Credit: Portsmouth Research Portal - University of Portsmouth
Analyzing thousands of SARS-CoV-2 mutations, Vopson found that 98.92% involved nucleotide deletions, aligning with his theory of optimization, similar to streamlining code in programming.
These findings question whether mutations are truly random or guided by underlying informational principles, potentially reshaping the foundational understanding of natural selection.
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Vopson argues that the universe's mathematical symmetries, biological efficiencies, and fine-tuned constants indicate a built-in optimization mechanism, akin to those used in computer simulations.
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Building on the mass-energy-information equivalence principle, Vopson suggests that information, alongside mass and energy, is a fundamental building block of the universe.
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By studying SARS-CoV-2 and quantum phenomena, Vopson theorizes that reality behaves like a computational system, prioritizing efficiency to reduce its "computational load."
If the universe is a simulation, everything—our lives, stars, and even time—could be an elaborate digital construct, challenging humanity’s understanding of existence.
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Vopson acknowledges the limitations of his research but hopes advances in technology and information physics will eventually allow for rigorous testing of the simulation hypothesis.
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