digital simulation

Virtual reality replica

A digital simulation is a computer model that imitates real-world processes or systems.

Scientists use digital simulations to study climate patterns, engineers test aircraft designs before building them, and video games simulate everything from cities to battlefields.

The power of digital simulation lies in experimenting without physical consequences: The digital simulation showed the bridge would fail under earthquake conditions.

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mathematical modeling · computer model · crash test · test dummy · climate modeling · training ground · robotics · machine learning · what if scenario · war games · sandbox mode · data science · environmental science · urban planning · feedback loops · cognitive psychology · cloud computing · video games

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virtuality vs. actuality

digital simulationphysical reality

The material universe

real world · real life · the real thing · meatspace · IRL

modeling vs. direct engagement

digital simulationempirical observation

Facts gathered through senses

field study · prototype testing

mediation vs. immediacy

digital simulationdirect experience

Unmediated personal encounter

lived experience · face-to-face interaction

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