"Chalmers' theorem"

Chalmers' theorem concerns the relationship between a digital computer's structure and its ability to simulate other systems. It states that any effectively programmable computer can simulate any other physical system if it is given enough time and resources. In simple terms, this means that a sufficiently capable computer can imitate any process or system, whether natural, mechanical, or biological, emphasizing the universality of computation. The theorem highlights the idea that digital computers are powerful enough to replicate any behavior describable by lawful mechanisms, provided they have enough computational capacity.