I Physical proof of a simulation?

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The above article gives lots of evidence to support the claim we are living in a simulation. I know this is usually considered hypothetical, but in the article they give physical explanations that fit topics discussed in this forum. Please read and give your opinion
 
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Look at the date. It is an April Fool’s joke.
 
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Dale said:
Look at the date. It is an April Fool’s joke.
I hadn't noticed that, but I'm still not sure. They give some convincing arguments in my opinion
 
Only because you desire to be fooled on this specific topic. Scientific American has a long history of publishing April Fool’s joke pieces.
 
Dale said:
Only because you desire to be fooled on this specific topic. Scientific American has a long history of publishing April Fool’s joke pieces.
Idk, there's nothing stopping them from presenting something that's true of true adjacent as an "April fools joke".
 
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Sciencelad2798 said:
Idk, there's nothing stopping them from presenting something that's true of true adjacent as an "April fools joke".
Nothing stopping them, sure. But here on PF we hold a higher standard. We require that all posts be consistent with the professional scientific literature. Scientific American is a pop-sci source, not part of the professional literature.

If you wish to discuss this topic here you will need to get a real reference. Not a joke piece in the pop-sci literature.

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