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Questions to ask before trusting a simulation.

Use these short answers to understand what the site can show and what it cannot predict.

Is it a prediction?

No. It combines country statistics, formulas and random narrative events. It cannot predict a real person’s lifespan, income, career or cause of death.

Is it free and private?

The core simulation is free in the reviewed version, with an optional paid keepsake that does not affect gameplay. Most progress is local, while analytics and voluntary submissions may reach the server.

What is 1 in 8 Billion?＋

A data-informed interactive life simulation game.

Why do some countries appear more often?＋

Countries are weighted by births or population, not equally.

Can it predict my life?＋

No. It creates one possible narrative under its model assumptions.

Where does the data come from?＋

Mainly UN agencies, the World Bank, WHO and other public datasets.