both include some otherworldly figure either observing or mandating how we live our lives
There is a big difference between observing and mandating. Most interpretations of simulation theory don't even talk about humans being observed.
Some religions don't either, and ST doesn't preclude it.
There is a big difference between observing and mandating. Most interpretations of simulation theory don't even talk about humans being observed.
Some religions don't either, and ST doesn't preclude it.