If reality is a simulation, the post argues the far future should be discounted more heavily
EigenGender · x · 2026-08-04
The post argues that whether we live in a simulation matters because simulated universes likely have much shorter lifespans than real ones. In particular, it suggests the simulation may end shortly after the singularity, which would imply we should use a higher discount rate when thinking about the far future.
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