Simulation Hypothesis
Referenced in 2 episodes
Definition
The proposal that reality might be an artificial simulation, akin to a computer program, rather than a tangible universe, which raises questions about what is real and what is illusion.
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Dr. Riz Virk on Riding the Dragon: Startups, Dreams & Higher Consciousness
Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioOct 13, 2026
Simulation Hypothesis author Dr. Rizwan Virk returns to discuss his new book, The Zen Entrepreneur and the Dream, which claims our inner karmic patterns create the challenges we face in business and love, like quests written for us in a cosmic video game. He describes a vision he had in the ICU after heart surgery, in which Tibetan monks reminded him of a pre-birth plan to become a writer after his career as an entrepreneur. The conversation ranges from AI myths and censorship to the theme of forgetfulness found across Sufi, Gnostic, Hindu, Greek, Chinese and Jewish traditions.
BREAKTHROUGH: Consciousness Creates the Simulation | Dr. Donald Hoffman
Third Eye DropsFeb 17, 2026
In this episode, cognitive scientist Dr. Donald Hoffman discusses whether the reality we perceive is just a projection, drawing on Plato’s cave allegory. He explores the implications of consciousness being fundamental and the potential breakthrough in his own theory regarding the nature of reality. The conversation delves into the intersections of cognitive science, quantum theory, and mystical traditions.