Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Is the whole universe just a simulation?

Abstract: Input uncertainty in the simulation output is caused by the estimation error in the input models of the simulator due to finiteness of the data from which ...

The simulation hypothesis—the idea that our universe might be an artificial construct running on some advanced alien computer—has long captured the public imagination. Yet most arguments about it rest ...

"Learn how to set up and analyze an RC circuit using the PhET Simulator! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of building a simple resistor-capacitor circuit, explaining ...

Rizwan Virk owns shares in Google, and in various video game companies. He is also a venture partner in Griffin Gaming Partners, a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in video game-related ...

New research from UBC Okanagan mathematically demonstrates that the universe cannot be simulated. Using Gödel’s incompleteness theorem, scientists found that reality requires “non-algorithmic ...

The true nature of our universe as been an open debate for millennia, and recently, scientists and philosophers have pondered whether it might be a hyper-realistic simulation perpetuated by some super ...

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Here, patience truly pays off. TheHunter: Call of the Wild places you in vast, open landscapes filled with wildlife. You plan your moves, choose the right gear, and wait for that perfect shot. But ...

Besides all the hype brought by all kinds of titles, simulation games themselves let you roleplay life. From piloting a spaceship and managing a bustling farm to even throwing a knockout punch, ...