This overview looks at how this is changing our lives. Art and Technology Masquerading as Life Contemporary forms of simulation, such as movie rides and themed environments, evolved out of traditional forms of fiction. This longer essay examines how they are similar to and different from these traditional forms. This essay provides a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of the age of simulation. The Origins of Simulation in Nature and History Nature, Representation and Misrepresentation Fish do it.
Insects do it.
And early humanity did it. They all simulate. Then and Now The caves of Lascaux reveal one of humanity's earliest efforts to create invented worlds. Mars Many of our invented worlds can be used to enhance fantasy. But we can also mistake fantasy for reality, and end up playing a role in other people's fictions.