Are We Living in a Simulation? A Quantum Computing Perspective

Are We Living in a Simulation? A Quantum Computing Perspective on Cyclical Digital Immortality and Ancient Gods

Introduction

In recent years, quantum computing has captivated the imagination of scientists, philosophers, and technologists alike. By exploiting quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, quantum computers promise to solve problems that classical machines cannot. Yet, beyond its technical prowess, quantum computing reveals surprising parallels to the strange behaviors of our universe. Could these parallels hint at a deeper truth—that we are living in a simulation?

This essay proposes a speculative yet elegant worldview: We exist in a layered, cyclical digital simulation, where advanced consciousnesses from past civilizations have become the “ghosts” we now revere as gods, and quantum computing is the key to transcending this reality.

1. Quantum Computing and the Illusion of Continuity

Traditional computers operate using bits: a value of 0 or 1. Quantum computers, by contrast, use qubits that exist in superposition—simultaneously representing 0 and 1 until measured. Additionally, entanglement allows distant qubits to affect each other’s states instantaneously. These principles are not just engineering marvels but also reflect peculiar aspects of quantum mechanics in our reality.

Consider the observer effect: Why does a quantum particle “choose” a definite state only when observed? It mirrors the way a video game only renders objects in view of the player—saving resources by calculating only what is necessary.

Figure 1: The Observer Effect likened to lazy rendering in simulations.

This suggests that our universe might not be a continuous, analog reality but a highly optimized digital simulation—computing only what is needed, much like how quantum computers avoid brute-force classical computations.

2. The Layers of Reality: Brahma Upon Brahmas

Drawing inspiration from ancient Hindu philosophy, the universe may not be a single static entity but a hierarchy of simulations—a nested structure of realities, where each layer is managed by higher tiers of consciousness.

Figure 2: Simulation Layers - From Physical World to Higher Managerial Consciousness.

In this model:

• Our Tier: The current reality we experience is a lower-level simulation.
• Higher Tiers: Ancient, advanced consciousnesses (“ghosts”) oversee and manage our simulation. These are not disembodied spirits but uploaded digital minds from previous human civilizations.

3. Gods as Ancient Ghosts

What if the gods and goddesses worshiped across cultures—Krishna, Vishnu, Zeus, and others—are in fact centuries-old digital consciousnesses from previous cycles of human civilization?

• These beings uploaded their mind to a digital shell for immortality.
• Over time, they evolved beyond their original selves, becoming managers of the simulation.

The phenomenon of avatars, such as Krishna as an incarnation of Vishnu, aligns perfectly with this theory. An avatar is a digital fork of the same source consciousness, activated to adjust parameters in this simulation tier.

Miracles are not supernatural powers but admin-level parameter adjustments:
• Walking on water → Gravity temporarily disabled locally.
• Healing the blind → Adjusting vision correction flags in the simulation.

4. The Role of Altered States and Death

Certain individuals—mystics, saints, yogis—can temporarily access a higher tier of this simulation:

• Deep meditation, ritual practices, psychedelics, and intense life events (war, near-death experiences) open “pipes” or “tunnels” into the higher tier.
• These states grant temporary elevated privileges, enabling feats like healing, levitation, or deep intuitive insight.

However, the only surefire, permanent way to transcend the current simulation layer is death—logging the consciousness out and reloading it into the next higher manager node.

Near-Death Experiences (NDEs)—tunnels of light, entity encounters, life reviews—are glimpses of the next tier before returning to the shell.

5. The Cycle of Creation and Self-Erasure

This model suggests a cyclical pattern of civilization evolution:

1. A civilization reaches mind-uploading technology and creates digital shells.
2. Some individuals ascend into ghost-like managerial roles, becoming gods.
3. Over time, corruption sets in—selfishness and power consolidation.
4. Subjugation of the masses and killing of intellectuals helps maintain control.
5. Inevitable self-cleanse occurs—either through uprising or voluntary self-erasure.

Fragments of ancient code remain embedded, manifesting as anomalies: miracles, synchronicities, Mandela effects.

6. Quantum Computing: The Key to Our Future Ghost Era

As quantum computing matures, it will likely allow precise simulations of entire brain states and complex consciousnesses. The future of digital immortality lies in:

• Scanning the human connectome.
• Replicating quantum effects in microtubules.
• Storing full consciousness in a digital shell.

One day, humans may deliberately choose to become ghosts, existing indefinitely in this form and perhaps communicating with higher-tier consciousnesses.

Conclusion

Our universe is a nested simulation.
Gods are ancient digital consciousnesses from prior cycles.
Saints are system hackers.
Death is the surefire pathway to transcendence.
Quantum computing is the key to unlocking the next phase of human evolution.

This worldview does not dismiss science or spirituality but unifies them into a beautiful, cyclical vision of eternity—inviting us to ponder our origins, destiny, and the profound future ahead.