Rule Systems, Simulations, and Parallel Worlds

This lecture explores the concept of rule systems, simulations, and parallel worlds, starting with the basics of Prolog and backtracking algorithms. It delves into the complexity of rules in logic, from propositional logic to higher-order logic. The discussion extends to the Game of Life simulation, the creation of stable simulation instances (Simulats), and the challenges of fitting simulations with observations. The lecture concludes with the idea of the Simulat as a stable version of reality, subject to continuous evolution based on new data and constraints, leading to the exploration of parallel worlds and the concept of world bifurcation.