Also known as Simulation Theory.
Local definition: The idea that reality as we know it, is actually a simulation (not necessarily a computer simulation) of reality created by unknown actors.
The rapid advancement of technology has shown our ability to create increasingly realistic virtual environments. As we develop more sophisticated simulations and virtual worlds, it raises the question of how close we might be to creating a reality indistinguishable from our own. This technological progress prompts some to wonder if our own existence could also be a highly advanced simulation created by a more advanced civilization or entity.
The mysteries of quantum physics have led to philosophical debates about the nature of reality. Concepts like wave-particle duality and the uncertainty principle suggest that reality at the quantum level can behave in strange and unpredictable ways. Some proponents of simulism argue that these phenomena could be a result of the underlying code or rules governing the simulation, challenging our conventional understanding of the universe.