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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 33 MIN

Simulated - The Experiment That Never Touches the World

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Felix Mercer explores whether computer simulations qualify as genuine experiments in modern science. From nuclear weapons testing to climate modeling, Mercer examines how scientists produce knowledge from calculations that never touch reality—and whether we should trust findings from simulations that exist only in silicon. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Felix Mercer explores whether computer simulations qualify as genuine experiments in modern science. From nuclear weapons testing to climate modeling, Mercer examines how scientists produce knowledge from calculations that never touch reality—and whether we should trust findings from simulations that exist only in silicon. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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