Take a moment to contemplate on the fact that we are literally being 3D printed from code.

Check out how DNA is made into the building blocks of tissue.

https://youtu.be/5MfSYnItYvg

The simulation probably isn't about apes but more so simulation of small particles and energy, and ONE interesting result is that slightly evolved ape.

We give ourselves too much importance but we're not much different than a cat if we put aside our little more advanced brain.

Pretty much what the Buddhist philosophy is.