There is no way to k ow if we live in a simulation or not so I think it is best to assume that we dont and try to operate on the notion that reality is largely as we see it. Our political system is far more corrupt than we ever imagined it to be. The only way to topple it is to completely defund it. That wont happen till the economy really collapses. I mean totally. We should all be preparing for that day. The corporations need to collapse. The lawyers all need to be defenestrated. The bureaucratic class needs to go hungry. All government workers and contractors, bankers, insurance agents, teachers, everyone in heavily regulated bureacratic areas of the economy need to loose their jobs. We need to store fuel and food and yes, arms, for this period. And have babies.