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I made a video on the concept and made a new topic, and someone alerted me of this topic.

I find that people not exposed to science much turn on the TV or read an article about simulation theory and use their disbelief to dismiss many other concepts. It was my hope that I could explain the rationalization behind it.

I've made the video below, and provided the transcript if you are unable to watch the video. Fleas cannot even remotely imagine what is outside the realm of your carpet, your pets and you. Just like fleas exist in their current state, they’re unaware of the world outside where they live. They are unaware of all the advances humans have made and all that exists in the known universe, just as we are are capable of being unaware what exists outside the boundaries of what we can perceive. In that scenario we may exist in a smaller universe that is a part of a larger one, such as fleas can be unaware that there are other planets. Or that we may exist in a simulation, because that’s also beyond the boundaries of what we have technology or capabilities to comprehend. Beyond the universe that it’s taken us so long to know so little about (in proportion to all that may exist), we could exist on a microscopic scale to larger beings, who might also be unable to perceive us. Outside of any speculation, just with what you can see and feel for yourself - Do you believe that as a society now, we will continue improving technology as far as computers and AI and robotics? If so, consider society will get to a point where we can create a technology that can simulate life, and artificial intelligence which learns and continues developing. Give that artificial intelligence enough time and you will get to creatures like us, that are completely incapable of perceiving any existence outside of the realm of the simulation that they exist in. When that is possible, we will also have created a simulation which can create a simulation of themselves. P.S. - (I was inspired to make this as I was recently dealing with a small flea problem my dog picked up while at a local dog park, which led me to a cycle of research)

I've made the video below, and provided the transcript if you are unable to watch the video. The complexity of the many branches of science often require interpreters to relay information to the public in a manner they can understand, and it will continue to become more complicated and move further away from common understanding. Our understanding is expanding alongside the complexity. Unfortunately, we’re vulnerable to these interpretations being biased or influenced in ways that aren’t purely scientific - which can influence what we consider to be negative or positive due to that bias. The lack of trust from government toward the scientific community appears as a makeshift system of checks and balances that organically came about to make it difficult for something government doesn’t fully understand to quickly influence policy. While this is frustrating for society, it’s important to consider why people have those reservations. In the eyes of the uninformed, two ‘experts’ giving different opinions on something means you’re likely to take the opinion of others who agree with you on various other viewpoints, like economic policies or immigration. At that point, those involved in politics tend to be off the ‘science’ wagon, and no longer are able to make laws and regulations based on the understanding of those scientific concepts, and will likely make laws based on experts they choose to believe. Consider that these people tend to have no way to know what is truly scientific unless they were to devote time to science. For example, in medicine, boards of doctors and associations exist to evaluate science that pertains to medicine. The decisions they make are subject to be made in benefit of variables not accounted for, such as financial reasons (like to maintain the board functional, or continue being paid), or compromises made with governments at the time - in essence anything done for a reason that is not purely scientific. For most people, a time will come when science is too complicated for you, you will need to trust experts entirely. Whether due to age, mental faculty, or anything else - even if we were once familiar with science, it will eventually become too complex to understand unless followed very closely. Do you have anything to add? Leave a comment or contact us on twitter @thoughtdose P.S. Understanding why society creates these barriers is a step in knowing how to phrase the conversation to ensure that we come to a consensus on science and ensuring the public is informed.