Monday, September 28, 2020

The Simulation Hypothesis (TSH)

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulation_hypothesis

The big problem for some people is that it's too unsettling to think that this world might be part of a cosmic construct of data and energy. Of course various religions imply that there is a creator of this cosmic operating system. Even the notion that the universe eventually developed its own form of cosmic consciousness, is too uncomfortable of a concept to seriously ponder. Yet, humans have existed and progressed up to a technological point where some have designed advanced VR simulations. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulation_hypothesis#In_popular_culture 

Trinity:... I was looking for an answer. It's the question that drives us, Neo. It's the question that brought you here. You know the question, just as I did.

Neo: What is the Matrix?

Trinity: The answer is out there, Neo, and it's looking for you, and it will find you if you want it to." https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/matrix/quotes/#:~:text=I%20was%20looking%20for%20an,question%2C%20just%20as%20I%20did. A lot of people go to a nightclub to have fun and forget about the real world for a while. Neo went to a club in search of The+Matrix... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXeF1rMkpQw


https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-simulated-universe-with-riz-virk-lE8VvuxGQ1J ,

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/tapestry/new-year-s-revolution-1.5402345/are-we-living-in-a-computer-simulation-this-computer-scientist-says-world-religions-might-have-the-answer-1.5402911 ,

https://onezero.medium.com/we-need-to-find-out-if-we-are-living-in-a-simulation-1ae70919505b

E61 - We Are Living in the Simulation Hypothesis with Riz Virk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pH1jg-BohM

That's the thing about being in an advanced VR construct. You wouldn't even know, unless someone from a higher perspective told you. 


 https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=VR

https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=simulation

https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=the+simulation+hypothesis

Cyberpunk 2077 Environment Designer Explains How His Team Built the Night City (Simulation)

https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-environment-designer-explains-how-his-team-built-night-city 

Of course a lot of people can hardly wait until there are full Immersion_(virtual_reality) games... Especially with a 1 or 2 hour setting in which the experiencer actually thinks that they are in that particular game world.

https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-hands-on-preview-what-we-think-after-4-hours-in-night-city

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulacron-3#Plot_summary 1963/1964

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimCity#Gameplay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Simulator , https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/nec-build-japans-next-earth-simulator-supercomputer

There are some potential risks, so it still could be a while until such advanced VR systems are available to the public. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immersion_(virtual_reality)#Detrimental_effects

In the early 1990s, the band U2 helped to promote the ZOO+TV entertainment MATRIX.

Harsh_Realm (1999) looked like it could have been quite a wild simulation experience. https://www.wired.com/1999/05/x-files-creator-goes-virtual Sort of like a military version of SimCity. http://tactdb.blogspot.com/2014/04/harsh-realm-combat-virtual-reality-tv.html A VR war game immersion system sure wouldn't be set up for beginners. http://www.scififreaksite.com/harshrealm.html A full immersion VR effect could be achieved with something like a small version of a Cerebro type device. https://them0vieblog.com/2015/10/14/harsh-realm-review Although extreme caution would be advised, some people would still be pushing things to the limit. http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/08/31/the-elevator-ritual-a-terrifying-vr-horror-experience There are all sorts of potential problems and liabilities when things start to get too realistic. https://www.vrfocus.com/2017/10/do-you-dare-enter-the-13th-floor-in-fantas-new-vr-experience

The_Thirteenth_Floor and Source_Code movies depict a level of VR tech where ones consciousness can be transferred into another body. Of course this tech would be at a level that's far beyond any digital sandbox_game even, No_Man's_Sky. (NMS) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Man's_Sky#Future

Sandbox_game-History & Life_simulation_games

The technology to transfer consciousness into something like a very advanced version of The_Sims & other Avatars, is still a Sci-Fi concept. In The_Matrix world, ones consciousness is only linked to a VR character. However, it is implied that if a sudden disconnect with The_Matrix occurs, there would be dire consequences. 

Of course back in the early days when people were first exposed to the SimCity game, the tech and the graphics were quite limited. Yet, something very interesting was started. All you needed was a personal_computer to experience this new digital or Virtual_World. However, any kind of full immersion or consciousness transfer was just Sci-Fi entertainment.

Virtual_World-Entertainment

There was quite a big jump from the SimCity_(1989_video_game) to The_Matrix movie in 1999. The brilliant creators of The_Matrix_(franchise) wanted to depict a warning about, Out_of_Control A.I. run scenarios, where humans are mentally trapped in a simulated environment with various levels and versions. A small group of people try to break others out of the A.I. run simulation and only one human city remains in the "Real_World."

The_Thirteenth_Floor (1999) provided another fascinating version of  a VR program with people being in something like a very advanced form of SimCity

Of course something else interesting happened in the late 1990s. No_Maps_for_These_Territories#Background_and_premise


"It features appearances by Jack WomackBruce SterlingBono, and The Edge..."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Maps_for_These_Territories 


So during the 1980s and 90s, Bono and the Edge had obviously become very interested with the writings of William_Gibson_and_the_evolution_of_cyberpunk.

Thus, the unofficial U2 entertainment MATRIX era started. Achtung_Baby,_Zoo_TV,_and_Zooropa_(1990-1993)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Bono_as_The_Fly_Cleveland_1992.jpg

Indeed by the early 1990s, Bono was doing his version of Neo in the SimCity MATRIX Thing. By 1992, the Even_Better_Than_the_Real_Thing-Music_video was ready. 

In a way, the Zoo_TV_Tour was preparing people for the first Matrix movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH8bnSQ8mR0 , https://www.u2.com/music/lyrics/42

Although it would have been cool for The_Matrix to have been filmed in Melbourne, Sydney was the better choice, overall.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/Bono_performing_on_Zoo_TV_Tour_in_Melbourne_Nov_13_1993_3.jpg

"Zoo TV: Live from Sydney is a concert video release by Irish rock band U2. It was filmed on 27 November 1993 at Sydney Football Stadium in SydneyAustralia, during the "Zoomerang" leg of the group's Zoo TV Tour." 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoo_TV:_Live_from_Sydney

"All but a few scenes were filmed at Fox Studios in Sydney, and in the city itself, although recognizable landmarks were not included in order to maintain the impression of a generic American city. The filming helped establish New South Wales as a major film production center.[44] Filming began in March 1998 and wrapped in August 1998; principal photography took 118 days."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix#Filming in Australia
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c1/The_Matrix_Poster.jpg

U2 and Neo:
"Neo was the oldest[2] or one of the oldest[3] running nightclubs in Chicago and was a hangout and venue for a variety of musicians and artists, including David BowieIggy PopDavid Byrnethe ClashSiouxsie and the Banshees, and U2." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo_(nightclub)

There is a vast interconnected web of synchronicity with the concept of VR and advanced A.I. simulations in general. Its all part of The Simulation Hypothesis.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromancer#Background

"Seven years after the events of Neuromancer, strange things begin to happen in the Matrix..." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Zero#Plot_introduction (1986)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa_Overdrive#Legacy


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=ZOO+TV

https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Cyberpunk+2077

What is Synchronicity? What is The+MATRIX?

What is The Nature of Reality? (TNOR

https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Simulation+Hypothesis 

Is Paradox-Free Time Travel Possible?

 https://www.ign.com/articles/paradox-free-time-travel-proven-possible-by-physics-student

This is another step closer towards proving that this world is part of an interactive cosmic recording and projection of time and space for consciousness to act within.

Primer and Predestination explore the Time Travel Paradox.


https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=TT

Cyberpunk 2077: New Figure of Keanu Reeves' Johnny Silverhand Revealed

https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-new-figure-of-keanu-reeves-johnny-silverhand-revealed-by-good-smile

Whether it's a printed shape or image or a HD, 3D, VR variation, actors, musicians, writers and artists in general, can licence their likeness. Or, a corporation just might do that anyway, as a result of various agreements. 

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/02/best-keanu-reeves-cyberpunk-characters 

For many fans, KR has always been more than just another VR actor. 

https://www.ign.com/videos/cyberpunk-2077-becoming-samurai-bringing-johnny-silverhand-to-life , 

https://www.looper.com/205099/what-to-watch-next-if-you-love-the-matrix-trilogy 


https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-preorder-details-all-bonuses-collectibles-and-deals/1100-6459539


https://www.ign.com/games/cyberpunk-2077 , 

https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Cyberpunk+2077

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Dr. Jim Al-Khalili and the Nature of Reality

 Dr. Jim_Al-Khalili has provided tremendous insight into the world and cosmos around us. https://jimal-khalili.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Al-Khalili#Early_life_and_education , 

https://www.jimal-khalili.com/academic


The World According to Physics - with Jim Al-Khalili  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKrjOD3ZeO0


Everything and Nothing: What is Nothing? (Jim Al-Khalili) | Science Documentary  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKPv8zApee0


Everything and Nothing: What is Everything? (Jim Al-Khalili)

Friday, September 18, 2020

Wednesday, September 09, 2020

The Matrix of Today: Influences and References Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYO413hHwgk

This digital rabbit hole just keeps on getting deeper.

5G Tech and A.I., etc.

https://www.ericsson.com/en/networks/offerings/network-services/ai-report
A future with A.I. & robots almost everywhere, interconnected with quantum digital consciousness.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-power-of-combining-5g-and-ai-11573234753

Of course the Internet_of_Things is also a big part of this global tech plan.
https://www.networkworld.com/article/3535337/how-ai-will-be-used-to-manage-5g-networks.html

Some people always want to have the latest & greatest tech, but sometimes it just might be an obsession.
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_ultra_5g-10261.php

With a diagonal screen that's just under 7 inches, is pretty darn good for a pocket tablet phone.

https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-note20-5g

Of course there is still the big price to go with a big phone.

https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-review-snapdragon-865-plus-5g-s-pen-price-140017843.html So EG gives it a rating of 86%.


https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-review-amazing-features-but-is-anyone-a-power-user-anymore/
So the roll out of all the new 5G phones is well underway.

https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-review

Its really about the constant repackaging & marketing of the same old stuff.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-review

Both have the same size screen.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-vs-galaxy-s20-ultra

Of course smartphones are a great convenience and have become essential for so many now. People still have the option to keep such telemetry devices outside of their skin. How many people today would really want to have an A.I. Telemetry Unit (AITU) placed under their skin?
https://aithority.com/guest-authors/ai-increasing-the-intelligence-on-smartphones
Eventually the human herd might not have that much of a choice in being tracked like cattle and other livestock.

Black_Mirror is one of several productions of_interest that have provided a fascinating and disturbing glimpse of a future that's just around the corner or even above & below you.
https://www.anagog.com/project/anagog-cures-data-privacy-concerns-with-worlds-first-on-handset-ai-engine

https://www.electronicdesign.com/industrial-automation/article/21807565/brave-new-world-everything-gets-smarter-when-5g-and-ai-combine
Just imagine whats Next on the trajectory of an ever expanding system of digital awareness throughout the world.

https://towardsdatascience.com/artificial-intelligence-and-5g-d59de7dfd213
AI can be a great thing for humanity but if people totally allow AI to control them, the results will be inhuman world.

the-best-vr-games-to-lose-yourself-in

 https://www.vrfocus.com/2020/05/the-best-vr-games-to-lose-yourself-in

That is until there are VR games like Total Recall, The 13 Floor and The+Matrix movies, of course.