Is Reality a Simulation?

by Antonin Tuynman, Dirk Bruere, Sean Byrne

Is reality a Simulation? is an unorthodox challenging anthology on Bostrom's Simulation Hypothesis. With contributions from scientists, philosophers, technoshamans and mystics it shows a broad variety of perspectives from both supporters and opponents of the argument. Did your dark night of the soul ever make you doubt the reality of your existence? Do you wonder whether you are living in a dream or computer simulation? Are you haunted by the perspective that you're already dead and wander through the infinite dimensions of Hell or the Cyberbardo? Does it really matter at all if one of these questions is answered affirmatively? Then you're in good company. Join us on a psychedelic rollercoaster through the rabbit hole. Fasten your seatbelts. Your belief systems are about to be questioned, challenged and perhaps overthrown. This Anthology with contributions from Technoshamans, Physicalist scientists, Pantheists, Pandeists and Panpsychists will rock your mental foundations, haunt your convictions and put you through the epistemological wringer. This choicest selection will sharpen your mind to find truths hidden in the plain sight of a tower of turtles, patterns in a grid of chaos and clarity in a forest of apparent randomness. From Gross' Ouroboric Simulism to the Other of Swayne; Dive into Rosati's lucubration from Deli's Fractal of Consciousness to Mapson's Pandeistic Analogue Simulation; from the Vikoulovian Apotheosis via Byrne's Panpsychic Musings to the Tuynman Omega Constant. Escape with Bruere's scenario's from King's Parasitism and Perceptual valuation. Welcome to a dazzling orgy of the post-singularity conceptualization of Simulation Theory. Welcome to the kaleidoscopic variegation of the perplexing pictorial perspectives that dwarf Bostrom's argument into oblivion.

Genres: Philosophy

Kindle Edition

Published May 21, 2018

Reviews

[Knuje Mapson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antonin Tuynman has recently put together this quite masterfully assembled anthology of articles on the question of Simulation Hypothesis -- the proposition that our Universe is in fact possibly simply a simulation being run on the system of somebody else's Universe. With contributions from Dante Rosati, Tim Gross, Knuje Mapson, Eva Deli, Alex Vikoulov, Donald King, Sean Byrne, Dirk Bruere, Matt Swayne and, naturally, Antonin Tuynman. The collection examines the Simulation Hypothesis in connection with Digital Pantheism, Paranormal Experience, Pandeism, Ouroboric Simulist Cosmology, and many other astounding perspectives. Some chapters will knock you right back out of your chair!!

[Lemy Zasouz · Rating 5 out of 5]

i always wanted to read a book on this topic considering my interest in future technological trends . Hats off to the author who has given an in-depth and nobel insight into his concept that we may be living in a simulation .

this book has answered most of my queries on this topic.
i would highly recommend it all those who are interested to know the subtle mysteries of the world we live in

Melroy Dsouza
Mumbai, india

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This anthology certainly takes you on a journey through the wild west of simulation theories. I like the varied writing styles and perspectives that the authors (from different walks of life) bring to the table. I find that this book raises more questions than it answers - and perhaps that is the intention - to send the reader down a philosophical rabbit hole or two.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being interested in different perspectives about our existence I would highly recommend to read this book. The author has taken a radical view on this subject considering both a western scientific technological and an eastern mystical aspect to the world we exist in. In order to make sense of the complex reality his book is a must read. I read of material on this subject and I can say that the analysis the author has provides is unique and rare. I look for forward to more wisdom from him in future through his books

[Sister Satan · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was good