Michael Theroux

The Architect’s Code: My View on Simulation Theory

by Michael Theroux

For many years, I have explored the possibility that our reality is a meticulously crafted simulation. This is not a flight of fancy, but a serious line of inquiry that I’ve pursued through the lens of mathematics and physics. Many see simulation theory as a sci-fi concept, but I believe it offers a compelling framework for understanding some of the most fundamental aspects of our universe.

My argument is centered on what I call the “Trinity of Limitation” – three universal constants that may serve as evidence of a designed system: the golden mean (φ), pi (π), and the speed of light (c).

• The Golden Mean (φ ≈ 1.61803): This constant appears everywhere, from the spirals of galaxies to the patterns of seashells. In a simulated universe, a constant like this could act as a “recursive constraint,” a hard-coded rule that optimizes the creation of structures while conserving computational resources. It’s the simulation’s elegant shortcut for generating complexity efficiently.
• Pi (π ≈ 3.14159): We find pi in every circle, every sphere. It is the geometric constant of a closed system. In a simulation, pi could be a parameter that ensures the stability of geometry and allows for the creation of intricate patterns without the need for infinite precision. It prevents the system from breaking down into chaotic, un-simulatable messiness.
• The Speed of Light (c = 299,792,458 m/s): The ultimate speed limit of the universe. This isn’t just a physical law; it could be the “universal boundary condition” of the simulation. It sets a maximum processing speed and maintains causality, preventing information from traveling faster than the program can render it.

Together, these constants form a framework that not only defines our physical world but also constrains our consciousness and technological progress. In my view, the consistent failure of humanity to transcend these limits – to break the speed of light, for example – is not an accidental quirk of physics. Instead, it suggests that the simulation’s code is robust and deliberately designed to keep us within its boundaries.

I do believe the simulation hypothesis is a serious and intellectually valuable concept, but It’s not about proving that a super-intelligent civilization is running a computer program. It’s more about recognizing that the fundamental constants of our reality could be clues left by an “architect” and that our greatest scientific limitations may simply be the laws of the code we live in.