Well this is an odd question my daily survey app asked today.
(media.greatawakening.win)
Q-incidence!
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So I have questions of my own. First, do they actually PAY you a penny for each thought you have? And why sign up for such an app? And like another commentator here, what are they doing with all the survey responses? Just curious. Hmmm, maybe the app is created by the machine and is querying its simulacrums to see how much of the program is corrupted by having realized that the simulation has been discovered.... or at least suspected.
But it's a trick question, if you think about it. If the proponents on the "YES" side are right, then we're not "LIVING" at all, we're just 1's and 0's. They should have asked, are we EXISTING in a simulation.
I've gotten paid by other survey apps. This one is new to me. The actual surveys don't usually get personally identifiable information from you and if they ask, nobody is forcing you to give it. Just move on to the next one. But most only want your opinions. I've answered many regarding this hoax pandemic.
Although I have given fake information for high dollar surveys lol
i've never given my name, address, etc... I don't mind telling general info but the minute they ask for shit like that I back out
What does it matter if the world is composed of 1's and 0's or not?
If we can think freely and make choices and have feelings then what does it matter what the universe substrate is? If we are living in a simulated universe, it is our universe and we still should live our lives the same way.
Ah, but there is the issue... if we DO live in a simulation, then its likely that our thoughts and free will is just the illusion of said simulation; it's more likely that our thoughts are part of the program, you see. Example: Does Mario or Donkey Kong or the PacMan have free will, or do those computer images just respond to stimuli from unseen, outside forces; i.e., the players? If Mario could talk, would he insist that his actions are his own? ...and could he even understand the concept of a "player" that he cannot see?
After every consideration, I think we live in a real world, but admit that it might be impossible for us to know it if we were in a simulation.
If my thoughts were an illusion, I would not be experiencing them, and I know that I am.