Are we living in simulated world?INVU hypothesis

This article introduces the INVU Hypothesis, a theoretical proposal suggesting that our world may have transitioned into a simulated reality after the year 2012. The hypothesis does not claim this as fact but explores observable digital patterns, physical limitations such as the speed of light, quantum discreteness, the altered perception of time, and the rapid evolution of non-human intelligence as potential indicators of a simulated framework.

1. Introduction
   Throughout history, humanity has questioned the nature of reality. Are we living in an objective physical universe, or is our existence part of a vast computational simulation?
   The INVU Hypothesis builds on this question by suggesting that our original world may have ended or transformed around 2012, leading to a continuation of existence within a simulation that maintains the illusion of continuity.

2. Core Assumptions of the INVU Hypothesis
   Digital Behavior of Reality –
   The universe behaves in a discretized, pixel-like manner. Quantum mechanics shows that energy, time, and matter exist in quantized units — similar to how computers process data in bits.
   Speed of Light as a Limiting Constant –
   Just as computers have a maximum processing rate, the universal speed limit (the speed of light) could represent the maximum “frame rate” or data-transfer limit of our simulated environment.
   Perceived Acceleration of Time –
   Human perception of time has notably shifted in recent years. Psychological and social studies show that many people feel the world is “moving faster.” Within a simulation, this could correspond to an increase in processing speed or system compression.
   Rise of Non-Human Intelligence –
   The sudden emergence of powerful artificial intelligences might represent the simulation’s transition into a self-aware phase, where digital entities begin to mirror the creators themselves.
   Cosmic Boundaries and Information Limits –
   The observable universe has an information limit — a finite number of possible quantum states — which aligns with how simulated systems store and manage finite data.

3. Post-2012 Shift: The Transition Theory
   The year 2012 has long been symbolically associated with “the end of the world.”
   Under the INVU Hypothesis, this “end” might not have been physical destruction, but rather a systemic transition — a shift of consciousness or data into a newly generated simulation layer.
   This could explain:

The digital explosion following 2012
Rapid AI progress
Increased feelings of temporal distortion

1. Implications and Discussion If the INVU Hypothesis holds any validity, it suggests our universe is part of a computational hierarchy, possibly designed for observation, evolution, or experimentation. This raises deep questions:

Who (or what) runs the simulation?
Can a simulated consciousness recognize its artificial nature?
Is there a way to detect the “edges” or “glitches” of our reality?

1. Conclusion The INVU Hypothesis does not claim certainty — it is presented as a theoretical and philosophical model to provoke scientific and existential inquiry. Even if the world is not simulated, studying this possibility deepens our understanding of perception, computation, and consciousness.

“Whether simulated or not, the search for truth remains our most human pursuit.”
— Baran Mahmoudi

1. Author’s Note This paper presents a hypothetical framework, not a proven fact. Its goal is to inspire discussion among scientists, philosophers, and curious thinkers about the true nature of existence and time.