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The Matrix Before ‘The Matrix’: Konrad Zuse’s Digital Reality Theory


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What if the universe, in all its vast complexity, is nothing more than a grand computation? This question, central to the simulation hypothesis, finds an unlikely progenitor in the work of Konrad Zuse. His 1969 paper, "Rechnender Raum" or "Calculating Space," proposed that the universe operates as a colossal computational system, laying the foundation for digital physics and challenging our understanding of reality. This is an AI generated conversation about the article found here: https://theexperiencemachine.com/articles/the-matrix-konrad-zuse/

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The Experience MachineBy Dean Chalk