A team of physicists from the University of British Columbia Okanagan has mathematically disproved the long-standing idea that the universe could be a computer simulation. In a paper published in the Journal of Holography Applications in Physics, Dr. Mir Faizal and colleagues, including Dr. Lawrence M. Krauss, argue that while modern physics treats space and time as emerging from information, this information cannot be fully captured by computation. Citing Gödel’s incompleteness theorem, they contend that reality requires “non-algorithmic understanding,” a kind of truth that no computer could emulate. “It is impossible to describe all aspects of physical reality using a computational theory of quantum gravity,” Dr. Faizal said. The research reframes the simulation hypothesis from philosophy into physics, suggesting that any “programmed” universe would be fundamentally inconsistent with the way reality operates, beyond even the most advanced computation.
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A new report from the Human Rights Foundation warns that quantum computing could soon pose an existential threat to Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundations, and with them, to the financial autonomy of dissidents worldwide. The study cites a Google breakthrough showing quantum operations running potentially 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers, bringing “cryptographically relevant quantum computers” potentially within five years. Such machines could expose millions of early Bitcoin addresses to theft and compromise trust in the system. The report outlines competing responses, from upgrading Bitcoin to quantum-resistant address types to the controversial “burn or steal” debate over assumed abandoned coins. HRF emphasizes that securing Bitcoin against quantum threats is “a human rights imperative,” noting that post-quantum upgrades will require global coordination, education, and consensus in a decentralized ecosystem. The foundation plans to fund further research into quantum-safe cryptography.
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A new report from Early Riders argues that the convergence of Bitcoin, software, and artificial intelligence will define the next era of productivity, calling these tools “the highest leverage deflationary technologies” available. The paper, Do More With Less, contends that Bitcoin represents “the best fintech ever created,” positioning it as a cornerstone for efficient capital allocation and long-term strategic planning. “Money is 50% of every non-barter transaction,” the authors write, emphasizing Bitcoin’s capacity to preserve purchasing power in contrast to the dollar’s 6.85% average annual inflation. For both startups and mature firms, a Bitcoin treasury offers appreciation-based optionality and leaner operations. The report forecasts a venture landscape shift toward high-margin, low-overhead businesses as investors benchmark returns against Bitcoin’s deflationary nature, pressuring founders to pursue durable profitability over growth-at-all-costs strategies.
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Steak ’n Shake has become the first major restaurant chain to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, committing all Bitcoin payments to its new treasury and signaling a deeper embrace of bitcoin integration. Reporting by Micah Zimmerman notes that the company’s initiative coincides with Bitcoin’s 17th anniversary and follows a 15% surge in same-store sales, outpacing competitors. The program includes a partnership with Fold Holdings, offering $5 in Bitcoin to customers who register their Bitcoin Steakburger through the Fold app, and donating 210 sats per sale to the OpenSats Initiative. Executive Dan Edwards said at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference that Bitcoin transactions have “exceeded expectations,” accounting for one in every 500 global transactions on launch day and cutting processing fees by half. He added that the company is now hiring engineers to expand into AI, automation, and Lightning-driven payment systems.
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