Game Over

Are we the ancestors of an advanced race that has created a computer simulated world? Centuries of philosophers have mulled over the certainty of our external world. Our civilization lacks a concrete theory on our existence and although there is scientific evidence to validate our physical world, this could all be the product of powerful technology. Through science fiction, technologists and futurologists, we are recognizing the probability of a world where computers have more power. Nicholas Bostrom, Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University created the Simulation Argument which employs mathematics and probability theory. He argues there is a significant probability if the simulation hypothesis is true, "you exist in a virtual reality simulated in a computer built by some advanced civilisation. Your brain, too, is merely a part of that simulation". Computer technologists estimate the processing power of a computer to this capability could happen by mid-century. Instead of pondering over a Creator ending the world in divine intervention, maybe we should consider the chance of it ending by someone getting bored of a game.