What if reality is not what it seems? In this mind-expanding episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with entrepreneur, MIT grad, investor, and bestselling author Rizwan Virk, known for his work on simulation theory and the intersection of technology, consciousness, and spirituality. Together, they explore profound questions about the nature of existence, consciousness, and whether our universe might be a sophisticated simulation.

Virk shares insights from his personal experiences and research, referencing everything from quantum mechanics and near-death experiences to religious metaphors and the immersive power of video games. Tom and Rizwan navigate the philosophical and scientific landscape—debating the nature of the soul, the mysterious coherence of near-death accounts, and the possibility that ancient wisdom might have been trying to communicate truths later echoed by modern technology.

SHOWNOTES
04:56 The Nature of the Soul: Debate or Dialogue?
13:49 Religious Metaphors: Book of Deeds, Karma, & the Golden Rule
22:58 Why Do We Forget Past Lessons? Immersion and the “River of Forgetfulness”
37:04 Psychedelics, Altered States, and Perception—Without the Trip
49:46 The Three-Body Problem, Sci-Fi as Philosophy, and the Concept of “Sophon”
55:19 Multiple Histories, Quantum Physics, and Branching Paths

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774523/the-simulation-hypothesis-by-rizwan-virk/

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