Why shouldn't we turn every star system into a Matrioshka brain?

Given the amazing computational power of Matrioshka Brains (M-brains), all the amazing things it can do, including but not limited to the following.

1. Allotting space for an almost perfect simulation of the continuation of the last natural configuration of the star system. With a formalized Grand Unified Theory (an equation governing all the fundamental physical laws of the universe), M-brains can even be made to think about futures where they didn't exist.
2. Lifting the parent star to extend its lifespan and/or extract materials that the resident celestial bodies (like asteroids, planets, moons, etc.) cannot provide.
3. Housing digital souls in different GUT-based simulations.
4. Engineering each node to be capable of housing, securing, and providing for physical beings as well.

Other than the fact that they may simply choose not to, why wouldn't advanced civilizations litter the galaxy with these monstrosities?

Instead of:

1. Launching generation ships
2. Searching for habitable planets
3. Terraforming uninhabitable ones
4. Burrowing into asteroids

Why not launch Von Neumann probes that can terraform entire star systems into livable M-brains?

If developing civilizations are still living within the star system, surely an ethical dilemma will be encountered, but its advantages far outweigh the disadvantages so convincing natives to participate and cooperate with the M-brain creation will be the only logical course of action.

posted over 6 years ago

Kyle Zabala‭

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