This article explores the potential parallels between our physical universe and a hypothetical simulated universe, drawing insights from both physics and computer science. The aim is to present plausible reinterpretations of fundamental physical concepts by considering the constraints and structures inherent in computational systems. From this perspective, it may be possible not only to infer how the universe operates but also to speculate on why it behaves the way it does.
Simone Chiarelli (Fri,) studied this question.