Mayim Bialik's Breakdown How Quantum Physics, Religion, & NDEs are Linked By A Theory That’s Growing in Popularity. MIT Scientist Explains Simulation Theory.
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Sep 2, 2025 
Join MIT professor and video game pioneer Rizwan Virk as he explores the mind-bending idea that we might be living in a computer simulation. He discusses the intriguing links between quantum physics and spirituality, including how near-death experiences and precognitive dreams may support this theory. Rizwan shares his personal journey that brought him to these concepts, challenges conventional perceptions of reality, and even speculates on the role of aliens in our simulated existence. Get ready to question everything!
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Health Crisis That Changed His Path
- Rizwan Virk recounts a health crisis and hypnagogic visions that redirected his life toward writing.
- Repeated hospitalizations forced a course correction that led him to finish two books in nine months.
A Bridge Between Science And Spirituality
- The simulation hypothesis bridges technoscience and mystical traditions by offering a shared metaphor.
- It reframes religious metaphors in modern technological language to foster interdisciplinary dialogue.
VR Moment That Sparked The Theory
- Rizwan describes trying a bulky VR headset and briefly reacting as if the virtual ping-pong table were real.
- That visceral moment convinced him immersive tech could one day mimic 'The Matrix'.
