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Philosopher Suggests Reality Might Be a Simulation

Updated 2026-09-23 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans proposes that our reality could be a giant consciousness experiment, adding to the ongoing debate about whether we live in a simulation.

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New Scientist
Philosophers have pondered whether we live in a simulation for centuries. Now, Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans suggests a compelling rationale for why our reality might actually be synthetic
2026-09-23 15:00 UTC
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