Imagine a distant future where a scientist has developed the technology to accurately create humans with precise qualities we define. But the creator also wants to make sure his creation’s survival before making the technology mainstream. He creates a computer simulation that would act exactly like the human would if created.

In the simulation, we have a large room, where anything the human would want (let’s say food and water only, because he would be oblivious to any other needs of the modern world – he is like Adam before Eve came along) is present, but there is one door which when opened will end the simulation by destroying the human.

Sounds straight forward so right? But here’s the thing: Now what outcome of this test will determine the human fit for creation? Should he be curious and venture out or should he stay where he is? If by containment he can live happily, he will never know the what is outside the door. This question might not have a straight answer, but discuss your answers in the comments!

Alternatively, if you were in the simulation and you knew the outcomes, what would you choose? End the boring life, or stay in well fed and comfortable?

Existential is an experimental category we started to try and discuss answers to the weird existential questions we all get in the middle of the night.

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