Imagine, for a moment, that your entire existence is not real. While this sounds like something out of The Matrix, the idea that we are living in a computer simulation is taken seriously by some leading thinkers. In fact, they argue that it may even be more probable than the notion of a “real” world. Physics professor Melvin Vopson proposes a provocative theory: God could be an artificial intelligence governing a simulated reality. Vopson, a physicist at the University of Portsmouth, suggests that the Bible may hold clues to understanding this simulated existence. He points to a verse from the Gospel of John: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Professor interprets “the Word” as the fundamental code that drives the simulation. He suggests that this code is not separate from the divine but may actually represent an AI that created and governs our universe. “The code running the simulation is not separate from the divine, but rather an integral part of it, perhaps an AI,” he explained to Mail Online. “It implies a Creator who brought the simulated universe into existence through the Word (i.e., the code). It suggests that the act of creation, as described in the Bible, could be analogous to a divine act of programming and simulation.” He also points out how this interpretation fits with modern developments like AI and reflects the themes in The Matrix. Despite these ideas, there remains no definitive proof that we are living in a simulation, much less that the Bible is offering insight into such a reality. “Instead of viewing the simulated universe hypothesis as antagonistic to religious beliefs, one can see it as offering a complementary perspective,” Vopson adds. The professor has previously pointed out that our lives are filled with clues indicating we might just be characters in a highly sophisticated virtual world. One such clue is the limitation on the speed of light and sound, which he believes could be a reflection of the constraints of a computer processor. He also compares the laws of physics to computer code, suggesting that the fundamental particles that make up matter are similar to pixels in a digital display. Additionally, he speculates that the widespread presence of symmetry in nature—from flowers and butterflies to snowflakes—could be a power-saving strategy used by the machines running this digital simulation. The post Physicist Proposes the Bible as Evidence for Living in a Simulated Reality appeared first on Anomalien.com.

A chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia, quickly transformed into an inferno Sunday morning, darkening the sky above the city of roughly 17,000 with a chemical-laden plume and prompting the evacuation of its residents. The Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency announced Monday morning that the county remains closed and continues to advise residents to shelter in place, to turn off their air conditioning units, and to keep their windows and doors shut. According to surveys conducted by the Environmental Protection Division and the Environmental Protection Agency, chlorine "was detected in the air emitting from the incident location of BioLab," an apparent manufacturer of pool treatment products. It's presently unclear whether other potentially hazardous chemicals were thrown up over Conyers, which sits roughly 25 miles east of Atlanta. "You could feel the burning. You started feeling like you wanted to cough or throw up," Ruby Knauers, one of the evacuees told NBC News. Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel indicated that around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, there was a fire on the roof area of the chemical plant. The initial roof fire had apparently triggered the sprinkler system, which in turn set off a water-reactive chemical at the plant. While this fire was apparently "contained," another fire kicked off around noon as product from the building was being offloaded. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the giant plume of smoke was visible roughly 30 miles away at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Officials quickly implored locals to "CANCEL all church services for the day" and to avoid the affected area of town. While the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office initially advised locals to "remain indoors and keep windows closed to minimize exposure to any potential hazards," the RCSO announced later in the day that residents would be evacuated from affected areas. Chief McDaniel noted in an update that the fire was ultimately snuffed out around 4 p.m., but that the massive column of smoke resulting from the chemical reaction might remain visible for days. The roof and walls of the warehouse have since collapsed. This is not the first time that the BioLab facility in Conyers has made life difficult for locals. McDaniel noted further that this is the third incident of "this magnitude" to have occurred at the plant during the past seven years she has been with the fire department, reported the Journal-Constitution. 'Suffocation is the characteristic initial complaint of patient/victims exposed to chlorine.' On Sept. 14, 2020, a "thermal decomposition event" took place involving a product containing chlorine. According to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, there were no injuries reported, but smoke from the incident nevertheless shut down Interstate Highway 20. A similar fire, fueled by 250,000 pounds of dry chlorine pellets, started in May 2004 at the BioLab warehouse, again darkening Conyers with a chemical cloud. The UPI reported at the time that 40 people were treated in local hospitals for breathing problems and 30 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. BioLab's parent company agreed several years later to a settlement for the residents and businesses impacted by the incident. A CSB report concerning an Aug. 27, 2020, incident at a BioLab location in Westlake, Louisiana, indicated what appears to be at issue. Trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), used as a sanitizer to kill algae and bacteria in large bodies of water, is stored in these warehouses. The report explained: When a TCCA-based formulation ... comes in contact with or is wetted/moistened by a small amount of water and does not dissolve, it can experience a chemical reaction, generating heat and causing the decomposition of the chemical, which in turn produces toxic chlorine gas and can produce explosive nitrogen trichloride. Chlorine gas was used as a chemical warfare agent to kill multitudes of men during World War I. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that at low concentrations, chlorine gas can cause eye and nose irritation, sore throat and cough. At high exposure levels, the gas released by BioLab can cause "irritation of the upper respiratory tract and accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) contribut[ing] to a sensation of choking." "Suffocation is the characteristic initial complaint of patient/victims exposed to chlorine. The majority of deaths occur within 24 hours and are due to respiratory failure," noted the CDC. KIK Consumer Products, BioLab's parent company, said in a statement Sunday, "We are actively responding to an occurrence at our facility in Conyers, Georgia. Our employees are accounted for with no injuries reported. Our team is on the scene, working with first responders and local authorities to assess and contain the situation. As always, the safety of our community remains our top priority." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

There will reportedly be two versions of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, an initial one with 16GB of GDDR7 of VRAM, and a second one with 24GB of memory that will come later. If it’s true, this rumor has echoes of the GeForce RTX 4080 GPU launch, with that chip originally set to come in 12GB and 16GB graphics cards. However, the former was later “unlaunched” due to the negative reaction of PC gamers to its underwhelming specs. The new Blackwell-based GPU is expected to launch alongside the GeForce RTX 5090 at the start of 2025, with the latter expected to be the best graphics card in the Nvidia gaming stable. However, the most-recently leaked GeForce RTX 5080 specs don’t paint a flattering picture of Nvidia’s new second-tier GPU, with it looking pretty weedy compared to the RTX 5090, thanks to half the VRAM and less than half the number of CUDA cores. Continue reading A 24GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 will follow the 16GB graphics card, says leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards

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Hell is Us is a curious creation. Sitting down with minimal idea of what to expect, my immediate impressions are of a moody, atmospheric blend of horror and survival game not unlike the early approach to Resident Evil 4’s village. Yet just a short while later I’m darting through dungeons, wielding twin axes in full soulslike fashion against writhing, jerky sci-fi abominations that wouldn’t feel out of place in Death Stranding, or even Silent Hill. As my hands-on preview session at Gamescom 2024 comes to a close, I’m still not quite sure what to make of it, but I definitely want to see more. Continue reading Hell is Us is a perplexing fusion of atmospheric survival and sci-fi soulslike

There are few things I love more than videogames and ancient history. Developers make virtual worlds that help us climb through an open window into the past, where historical accuracy and creative license combine to produce a living, breathing approximation of a bygone era. No other medium can manage it and even real-world archaeological sites are just a memory of their former selves. With the metropolis management of Cities Skylines and the historic accuracy of Assassin's Creed, Pompeii: The Legacy is an upcoming city builder at the forefront of virtual history. To learn more I chatted with Siscia Games' solo developer Zeljko Kos. Trust me, this is a game you need to keep an eye on. Continue reading Pompeii The Legacy is an ambitious city builder that twists the Roman world MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best city building games, Best simulation games

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