At least they havent lost their sense of humor

Scientists, that is. A scientist has put forth the idea that the universe is a giant virtual reality simulation. I suspect he did it to poke fun on the 'science-fictionization' of science; the idea that a theory is scientific if it's even remotely possible, especially if you can create a mathematical equation for it, real-world empirical evidence optional.

He readily admits that this is a weird idea but points out that it is no more strange than many widely held views in physics such as the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, the big bang and Boltzmann brains.

Exactly, Brian. Ha-ha! Wait til the guys at the water cooler hear about this. You crack me up.

Wait, what? You mean... youre serious?