MYS017: Are We In a Simulation? Does It Matter?

Some serious people think we could be part of gigantic Matrix-style computer simulations. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether it’s philosophically or scientifically possible and, if it were true, would it matter to us on a practical or theological level? Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Subscribe using the RSS feed | Subscribe using iTunes | Subscribe using Google Play | Subscribe using Stitcher Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on iTunes! * Jimmy Akin: Would It Matter If We’re Living in a Simulation? * Simulation Hypothesis (Wikipedia) * Elon Musk (and Others) on the Simulation Hypothesis * Check out Jimmy Akin’s blog and Dom Bettinelli’s blog. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Send your feedback or comments to [email protected] Mysterious Headlines * 2,000-Year Old Pilate Ring Discovered (Times of Israel) * Test Pilot of First USAF Jet Fighter Dressed as Gorilla to Mess with Other Pilots (We Are The Mighty)