Are We Real?

Thanks to Jonathan for turning me on to this BBC documentary from 2004, What We Still Don't Know: Are We Real?, an entertaining piece that honestly considers the "simulation hypothesis," a Matrix-esque premise, asking: are we currently living in some kind of computer simulation. Hosted by Astronomer Royal Sir Martin Reese (excellent TED presentation), it's a playful program the marvels at the mystery of existence. From the website:

In Are We Real? Martin Rees navigates the extraordinary territory between science fact and science fiction. He reveals the logical steps that have led cosmologists and philosophers to the shocking conclusion that The Matrix scenario cannot be safely relegated to our storybooks. Whether it’s true or not, and it might be, here is a story that is altogether more serious and more deeply disturbing than any sci-fi fantasy could ever be.

The full program on google vid: