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SIO414: So You Want To Simulate The Universe...

SIO414: So You Want To Simulate The Universe...

Update: 2024-01-01

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Ok, so we've done a bunch of philosophizing about whether or not we live in a simulation, but what about the physics and computing involved? Dr. Bryan Gillis takes us through what it might actually take to simulate our whole universe. Spoiler... it would not be easy. Find out why!

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SIO414: So You Want To Simulate The Universe...

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