This series of posts reflects my observations that suggest we are living inside a computer simulation. I'll continue adding to it as I come across new signs that further reinforce this idea.

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One compelling argument for the simulation theory comes from a concept called Adam's Law of Slow-Moving Disasters, popularized by Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert and a notable proponent of the idea that we might be living in a simulated reality.

Adam's Law of Slow-Moving Disasters

Adams highlights a pattern in human history: whenever we face a looming catastrophe—whether it’s climate change, depletion of fossil fuels, or some other large-scale crisis—it always seems that, as long as the disaster is several years away, humanity manages to find a way to prevent or mitigate it.

The situation looks dire, but just before the crisis hits a tipping point, a solution or technological breakthrough emerges. This phenomenon could be more than just human ingenuity at work—it could be a feature of the simulation itself.

If you think about video games, they are designed to challenge players with seemingly catastrophic scenarios. The protagonist is often put in situations that look like the end of the world—whether it's fighting against overwhelming odds, natural disasters, or some form of existential threat. However, the game is structured in such a way that there's always a path to victory, some way to avert the ultimate destruction.

Why? Because if the world in the game were to be completely destroyed, the game would end. There would be no point in continuing, and that would undermine the purpose of the game itself.

In the same way, if we are living in a simulation, then complete destruction of the human race would defeat the purpose of the simulation. Why would the designers allow their creation to collapse entirely?

Just like in a game, there will always be an out, a way to avert total disaster.

An Optimistic Outlook

For those who believe in the simulation theory, this concept offers a surprisingly positive outlook on life. The idea that we are living in a simulation means that humanity, in essence, has a safeguard against total destruction. We may still face challenges, even dire ones, but the "game" will always offer a way out.

Climate change is not going to destroy us. Fossil fuels running out is not going to destroy us. Or nothing else is going to destroy us.

While we should still take issues seriously and strive to solve them, I am not at all worried about an apocalyptic scenario, thanks to my belief in the simulation theory.