The age-old "brain in a vat" scenarios are often useful fodder to frame other philosophical issues within, such as realism v. anti-realism, but not much else. However, Nick Bostrom of Oxford has taken VR speculations to the next level, with his simulation argument. Nick has published multiple papers on the topic, and hosts a FAQ page on the subject at his site. Check it out.
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