(November 16, 2014 at 12:24 pm)IATIA Wrote: We are gods. In effect, the "fallen angels".
An amusing speculation.
One with which I have some sympathy, though in a different form.
At the moment of my demise, I hope to see written across the sky:
"GAME OVER, TO CONTINUE, INSERT ANOTHER QUARTER IN 10....9....8"
In my version, the true rules of the simulation are hidden behind the apparent laws of the universe and the game victory condition is to tease these out. My experience with game programmers is that no subterfuge is too sleazy or irrational to be employed. So perhaps your reasoning regarding infinities or consciousness is the golden key that unlocks the magic door to the treasure room filled with unimaginable goodies........or not.
Without evidence, reality with myself as RPG player or yourself as forgetful god, can only remain speculation.
Are you uncomfortable with there being things in the universe forever outside of your understanding? There will always be unknown unknowns of unknown magnitude. I
Godel.
So how, exactly, does God know that She's NOT a brain in a vat? 
