Team Human Eliott Edge: Magic and Mocktails
Jul 9, 2025
Eliott Edge, a critically-acclaimed author and international speaker, shares insights from his journey into simulation theory and virtual reality. He revisits his first book while teasing ideas from his upcoming work. The discussion touches on consciousness and its implications, critiquing technology's isolating effects. He explores the philosophy of mocktails, emphasizing inclusivity in social settings. With reflections on psychedelics and the evolution of consciousness, Eliott invites listeners to ponder the shared nature of reality and human connections.
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Real-Time Procedural Simulation
- Procedural generation means the simulation is rendered in real time based on what the agent perceives.
- This concept distinguishes real-time simulation from static rendering in simulation theory.
Consciousness as Fundamental
- Thomas Campbell's simulation theory starts with consciousness as fundamental and evolving.
- Consciousness must make decisions and evolve for the universe and life to emerge as they do.
Simulation's Purpose: Growth & Cooperation
- The simulation aims for growth through learning and decision-making by conscious agents.
- Cooperation emerges as a survival strategy in this evolutionary, simulated system.
