If a computer could simulate the finite amount of information in the universe, then it would imply that our universe is a simulation.

Some people believe the universe is a simulation, but I argue that the complexity of reality, especially in quantum mechanics, makes that unlikely.

The universe is efficient, and there are two reasons why I believe it is not a simulation: the incredible computational numbers involved and the question of why a superintelligent being would simulate humans, who often act irrationally.

The idea that the universe has a finite amount of matter suggests there may be limits on computation and economic value, but it ultimately depends on how we choose to utilize available resources.

I don't think we're in a straightforward simulation, but I do believe that underlying physics is rooted in information theory.

Almost all the information in the universe is in the form of black holes; they contain significantly more information than anything else.

The universe itself may be a hologram, with our interior representation being mirrored at the boundary, similar to a black hole's horizon. The holographic principle is a tool in physics that represents information stored on the surface of a black hole rather than in three dimensions, allowing for predictive and mathematical value.

The resolution to the information paradox may involve allowing non-local connections between particles through wormholes while preserving quantum mechanics, suggesting that gravity emerges from a quantum description and isn't fundamental but rather a result of deeper quantum mechanics.

The interpretation of quantum theory regarding the nature of reality is still debated among scientists, indicating that our understanding of quantum mechanics is evolving.