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Humanistic Reflections

If This World Were a Computer Game

If This World Were a Computer Game If this world were like a computer game, some religions believe that by praising the software author every day, the author will grant them eternal life. However, what they do not realize is that eventually, the computer will still be turned off. Regardless of whether it is good or bad, no matter what or in what data form one existed within the game, once the game ends and the power is unplugged, everything ceases to exist. If this world were like a computer game, some religions argue that as long as one realizes that this world is merely software and that all things are created within the software and are not real, then one can achieve nirvana, free from birth and death. Ultimately, one day, after the game ends and the power is unplugged, since one has already attained nirvana and peace of mind, it no longer matters whether the power is unplugged or not. If this world were like a computer game, there is a religion that, through practice, has found some methods to survive even after the game ends and the power is turned off, when this world returns to nothingness. This religion teaches that even when heaven and earth perish, the self remains; even when the sun and moon decay, the self remains immortal. This religion is called Daoism.

Written by Master Sanfu on October 6, 2014. Please credit the source if you share.

Translation Notice: This English version was translated with AI assistance. Specialized, historical, religious, or culturally sensitive terms may contain nuances, inaccuracies, or debatable wording. In case of ambiguity or discrepancy, the original Chinese text shall prevail.