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The Self-Simulation Hypothesis Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Klee Irwin1, Marcelo Amaral1, David Chester1
1Quantum Gravity Research, Los Angeles, CA 90290, USA.
Entropy (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 8, 2020
Summary
The universe may be a self-simulation, a mental construct within a code-theoretic quantum gravity model. This concept offers new ontological interpretations for quantum mechanics and suggests an informational arrow of time.
Area of Science:
- Theoretical Physics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Quantum Gravity
Background:
- The simulation hypothesis suggests reality is an artificial simulation.
- Quantum mechanics presents ontological challenges regarding reality's nature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a "self-simulation hypothesis" modifying the original concept.
- To explore implications for quantum mechanics and the nature of reality.
- To investigate the principle of efficient language in reality's models.
Main Methods:
- Modifying the simulation hypothesis into a self-simulation framework.
- Developing code-theoretic quantum gravity models of reality.
- Applying the principle of efficient language axiom.
Main Results:
- The physical universe can be interpreted as a mental self-simulation.
- This framework provides ontological interpretations for quantum mechanics.
- An informational arrow of time is a potential implication.
Conclusions:
- The self-simulation hypothesis offers a novel perspective on reality.
- It bridges theoretical physics with philosophical questions about consciousness and existence.
- Further research into code-theoretic models may reveal deeper insights into quantum gravity.
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