We live in a virtual world…Not!

I came across an interesting and somewhat crappy web 0.5 (Yeah, a bit over web 0.1, but still…): The Universe - Solved. It states that we live in a virtual reality and guess what? There’s a book about it! God I wasn’t surprised to see a book on the second page of the website. If that guy was so dedicated to his theory and not for the 24.95$ per book, he would at least explain a little bit of its theory on his website. But nothing. Only really vague statements with reality/virtual word comparison images and the table of contents of the book. I actually found the best description on Amazon:

What if reality isn’t really what you think it is?
What if our world was just a big video game?

It’s actually not as far-fetched as it seems, says Jim Elvidge. Within 30 years, we will be able to create virtual environments indistinguishable from our reality. Within a few more decades, even physical realities will be manufactured. And we are marching toward an inevitable merge with machines. What’s more, it is actually impossible to tell whether or not we have already reached that point.

An expert in complex computational systems, with over 20 years of research in cosmology, quantum mechanics, philosophy, anomalies, and futurism, Jim Elvidge presents a theory of reality so perfect, so powerful, that it explains all known scientific and cultural anomalies. Why is the universe so perfectly designed to support life and matter? Why does life feel like it is accelerating? Why do people see UFOs? Is there life after death?

The evidence is actually all around us, within us, and present in every decision we make. This book may completely change the way you look at your world, your life, your friends and family, and the PC on your desk.

Why is there always a book at the end of a conspiracy theory website? If everybody thinks these are mostly B.S., who buys them? I’ll always be amazed. Anyway, isn’t it cheap 24.95$ for the answer to the Universe?

Even though I think it’s mostly crap I think his theory would be interested to read about as you can’t write something like 300 pages with no content; You at least have to have a couple of good arguments. I would never pay for the book but I’d certainly be open enough to read it if given to me.

I particularly enjoyed: “The book everybody is talking about”…No!

Anyway, just thought I’d share this finding with you: Visit the website and you’re the judge.