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As remarked many times on this site and elsewhere, if you are given evidence that Omega is capable of simulating an environment as rich as our observed Universe, you should apply the Copernican principle and assign high probability that our world is not special and is already a simulation. The Matrix-like dualism (real/simulated) is a very low-probability alternative, which only seems likely because we are used to anthropocentrically thinking of our world as "real".
Once you realize that, Option 1 becomes "pick a different simulation" and Option 2 "improve current simulation".
This is a very succinct and clear phrasing. In this form it seems clear to me that the choice depends on individual preferrences and character.
A proponent might argue: 'the current simulation is a hopeless case, why stay?' And a proponent might counter: ''you run away from responsibilities'
Note that this is nearly isomorphic to the standard moral question of emigration, once you drop the no-longer useful qualifier "simulation". Is it immoral and unpatriotic to leave your home country and try your luck elsewhere? (Provided you cannot influence your former reality once you leave.)
That's not quite the question I am trying to convey with my conundrum. What I wanted Option 1 and Option 2 to represent is a hypothetical conflict in which you must choose between maximizing your utility potential at the cost of living in simulation or maximizing your knowledge of the truth in this reality. My point with in sharing this scenario did not have anything to do with the probability of such a scenario occurring. Now, everybody is free to interpret my scenario any way they like but I just wanted to explain what I had in mind. Thank you for your criticism and ideas. By the way.