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>>webnrr+(OP)
"But since the fundamental level of reality is based on non-algorithmic understanding, the universe cannot be, and could never be, a simulation."

The same may apply to "intelligence" --- aka AGI.

As far as I know, there is no proof that AGI can be produced or simulated by a binary logic algorithm running on a finite computer.

Hence, some people support the idea of "emergence" --- aka alchemy, aka PFM --- Pure Friggin Magic.

>>jqpabc+P2
I'm pretty sure there is an existence proof that intelligence can be produced by quadrinary logic [1] running on a finite machine.

On the other hand, looking at the state of the world, some may have their doubts.

[1] (A,T,G,C) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_code ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_and_RNA_codon_tables#Stand...