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This is a cool theory, but it is probably equivalent to another, less cool theory that yields identical predictions and does not reference infinite virtual universes. :)
Although it postulates the existence of infinitely many inaccessible universes, it may be simpler than equivalent theories which imply only a single universe.
I feel like this is an argument we've seen before, but with more hilarious self-referentiality.
Perhaps in The Finale of the Ultimate Meta Mega Crossover?
If I am not mistaken, it is a bit more formalized version of Greg Egan's Dust Theory.
I was actually referring to the (slightly superficial) similarity to the MWI vs. collapse discussion that indirectly prompted this post.