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\nIs the Universe a Simulation? Watch highlights from the debate as moderator Neil deGrasse Tyson engages panelists in a provocative discussion about whether we are living in \"The Matrix.\" While the topic of the debate may have started as...\nIs the Universe a Simulation? Watch highlights from the debate as moderator Neil deGrasse Tyson engages panelists in a provocative discussion about whether we are living in \"The Matrix.\" While the topic of the debate may have started as a science fiction speculation, it has become a serious line of investigation among physicists, astrophysicists, and philosophers. #IsaacAsimov #debates #simulations #universe 2016 Asimov Panelists: David Chalmers Professor of philosophy, New York University Zohreh Davoudi Theoretical physicist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Gates Theoretical physicist, University of Maryland Lisa Randall Theoretical physicist, Harvard University Max Tegmark Cosmologist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology The late Dr. Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential authors of our time, was a dear friend and supporter of the American Museum of Natural History. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate — generously endowed by relatives, friends, and admirers of Isaac Asimov and his work — bringing the finest minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery. Proceeds from ticket sales of the Isaac Asimov Memorial Debates benefit the scientific and educational programs of the Hayden Planetarium. 2017 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: De-Extinction 2016 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Is the Universe a Simulation? 2015 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Water, Water 2014 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Selling Space 2013 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: The Existence of Nothing 2012 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Faster Than the Speed of Light 2011 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: The Theory of Everything Rose Center Anniversary Isaac Asimov Debate: Is Earth Unique? *** Subscribe to our channel Check out our full video catalog Facebook Twitter Tumblr Instagram This video and all media incorporated herein (including text, images, and audio) are the property of the American Museum of Natural History or its licensors, all rights reserved. The Museum has made this video available for your personal, educational use. You may not use this video, or any part of it, for commercial purposes, nor may you reproduce, distribute, publish, prepare derivative works from, or publicly display it without the prior written consent of the Museum. © American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY\n
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