Into the Impossible With Brian Keating The Matrix Is a Documentary: Riz Virk on the Simulation Hypothesis
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Sep 14, 2025 Riz Virk, an MIT graduate, gaming entrepreneur, and author of The Simulation Hypothesis, invites listeners to ponder a startling question: Is our reality a simulated construct? He delves into quantum mechanics, AI, and how ancient wisdom traditions align with modern theories about the universe. The conversation explores the concept of déjà vu as a glitch in the matrix, the ethical implications of creating realistic simulations, and the philosophical intersections of science and spirituality, all while challenging our perceptions of existence.
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Childhood Games Sparked Simulation Curiosity
- Riz Virk describes first seeing video game worlds evolve from text adventures to graphic adventures and wondering what existed beyond visible boundaries.
- That curiosity about unseen edges later inspired his interest in simulation theory and game design.
Simulation As Computation And Rendering
- Riz defines the simulation hypothesis as reality being information that's computed and rendered, not fundamentally physical.
- He frames it as propositions you can accept partially, from metaphor to literal program running on advanced hardware.
VR Ping-Pong Nearly Fooled The Body
- Riz recounts playing an early VR ping-pong demo that felt so real he reached for a non-existent table and nearly fell.
- The experience made him ponder how close our technology could come to building a Matrix-like world.
