A Religion for Atheists: How the Simulation Hypothesis and Multiverse Theories Rely on Faith Rather Than Evidence
For many scientists, religion is not something that they prioritise. While they aren’t all atheists, a significant number do not consider faith a factor in their lives. For mainstream science educators, the question of God’s existence is usually answered with a resounding “NO!”. Yet, if you ask these same individuals about the simulation hypothesis or multiverse theories, they are likely to be far more agreeable. However, these concepts have little evidence and require a leap of faith that is strikingly similar to a belief in religion.
Sean Carroll is an American theoretical physicist. As a staunch atheist, Carroll has a naturalistic view of the world. Over the years, he has debated many theologians and philosophers. He doesn’t believe in God and has made this clear many times over the years. This description can be applied to many mainstream scientists, not only Carroll. Lawrence Krauss and Neil deGrasse Tyson are two more individuals that are not religious. Perhaps they are right, or maybe they are not. The truth is, nobody knows the true nature of the universe. But the aim of this article is not to explore the credibility of certain beliefs. Rather, the goal is to hold a spotlight on particular scientific theories that some atheists entertain despite…
