MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulation

Simulation theory posits that the physical world is a computational construct, functioning similarly to a massively multiplayer video game. This framework draws parallels between modern computer science, quantum mechanics, and ancient mystical traditions, suggesting that reality is rendered on-demand based on observation. Key arguments include the "observer effect" in physics, which mirrors how video games render environments only when viewed, and the "NPC versus RPG" distinction, where individuals act as either programmed agents or conscious players. Recent advancements in AI, such as autonomous agent swarms demonstrating emergent, goal-oriented behavior, further fuel debates regarding the probability of living in a simulated reality. Additionally, phenomena like UFO sightings are reinterpreted as potential "glitches" or rendering procedures within this simulated architecture, challenging traditional scientific models of the universe and human existence.