Piers Morgan Uncensored “Infinity Is An Illogical Thing!” Piers Morgan vs Prof Donald Hoffman on Theory Of Reality
Oct 3, 2025
Professor Donald Hoffman, a Cognitive Sciences expert from UC, argues that our understanding of reality is fundamentally flawed. He introduces his idea that consciousness is primary, suggesting our experience of space-time is just a derived interface. Hoffman discusses the implications of infinite consciousness and intriguing concepts like a Markov-chain model for reality. They also dive into the potential of technology emerging from understanding beyond space-time and explore whether AI can ever achieve consciousness. It’s a mind-bending conversation on existence!
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Avatars And The Virtual Reality Metaphor
- Hoffman compares people to avatars in a virtual reality game to illustrate his view.
- He suggests avatars are real but only interfaces to a deeper reality.
Consciousness May Create Space-Time
- Donald Hoffman argues space-time is not fundamental and consciousness may precede it.
- He proposes a mathematical model where space-time emerges from a deeper consciousness structure.
Physics Also Goes Beyond Space-Time
- High-energy physics also points beyond space-time, seeking 'positive geometries.'
- Hoffman aligns his consciousness-first view with current physics research beyond Planck scale limits.