sentences:  The 2012 play "World of Wires" was partially inspired by the Bostrom essay on the simulation hypothesis.In the episode "Extremis" (broadcast on 20 May 2017 on BBC One) of the science fiction series "Doctor Who", aliens called "The Monks" plan an invasion of Earth by running and studying a holographic simulation of Earth with conscious inhabitants.When the virtual Doctor finds out about the simulation he sends an email about the simulation to his real self so that the real Doctor can save the world.