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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Perpetual Challenges
Take a look at the video games we create.
In any game, there's always a challenge—some difficulty for the protagonist to conquer. This challenge is not just a feature; it's the essence of the game. Without it, the game would lose its meaning and purpose.
Consider a car racing game, for instance. No matter how much you dislike the obstacles, like other cars blocking your path or bumping into you, the thrill of the game comes from overcoming these difficulties. You strive to drive smoothly, but the satisfaction only comes after you've navigated through the chaos.
Now, imagine if the game was designed differently—if there were no other cars, no twists, no obstacles—just a straight, empty road where you endlessly drive. How dull would that be? The game would lack excitement, and no one would want to play it because it would be utterly meaningless.
Life operates the same way.
Every one of us—perpetually—faces some problem to solve, some challenge to tackle. There will never ever be a time when all your problems are solved and there is nothing to improve or overcome.
And this is not a burden—it's a gift. These difficulties are what give life its meaning and purpose.
If there were no problems to solve, no challenges to rise above, and no desires pushing us forward, life would be just as boring as that hypothetical video game. It would be empty, devoid of purpose.
Life, without any obstacles, would be nothing short of hellish.
In this way, life’s design mirrors that of a well-crafted game. That’s yet another sign that we live in a computer simulation.