"Bostrom’s simulation argument does not require the continuous and complete computation of every physical detail of an entire universe."
In the 2025 version of his FAQ, Bostrom explains that hypothetical simulators would only need to generate sufficient detail to produce the appearance of a consistent reality for observers. This distinction connects the simulation argument to computational models and representations while separating it from the much stronger proposition that every element of the physical universe must be simulated in full.
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