The Quantum-Holographic Consciousness Criterion: A Definitive Resolution of the Simulation Hypothesis
Year: 2025
Type: book
Abstract: The simulation hypothesis, popularized by philosopher Nick Bostrom in 2003, has remained one of the most intriguing yet unresolved questions in contemporary philosophy and theoretical physics. This thesis presents a novel theoretical framework—the Quantum-Holographic Consciousness Criterion (QHCC)—that provides a definitive resolution to whether we are living in a computer simulation. By integrating cutting-edge research from quantum consciousness studies, holographic physics, integrated information theory, and computational complexity theory, the QHCC demonstrates that classical computer simulations cannot support genuine consciousness due to fundamental quantum mechanical requirements. The framework establishes that consciousness serves as an intrinsic reality detector, making classical simulation impossible while rendering quantum simulation extremely unlikely due to computational resource constraints. Through rigorous mathematical formulation and empirical testability, this work concludes that we are not living in a classical computer simulation, fundamentally transforming our understanding of the relationship between consciousness, computation, and reality.
Author: Tan, Kwan Hong
Institution: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949502328
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