What is simulation distance in Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18?

Minecraft is a game that has grown in complexity over the years despite keeping its simple premise and gameplay, and much of this complexity is seen behind the scenes in the game's internal framework.

What is Simulation Distance?

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I am running a 1.18 world on a $4 Realms subscription and want to