Are We Inside a Computer Simulation? with Tom Campbell

Jun 3, 2025

Tom Campbell, a physicist and author of the My Big TOE trilogy, delves into the fascinating concept of reality as a computer simulation. He shares insights about the foundational role of consciousness in shaping our experiences and even addressing paranormal phenomena. The conversation touches on love versus fear's impact on consciousness, the implications of artificial intelligence gaining awareness, and the ethical shift needed towards kindness and cooperation in society. Campbell unpacks complex scientific theories while encouraging open-mindedness about extraterrestrial life.

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INSIGHT

Consciousness Causes Physical Reality

Consciousness is fundamental and causes physical reality, not the reverse.
Physical changes affect only the avatar, not the underlying consciousness itself.

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Universe Fine-Tuned for Consciousness

Our universe is a fine-tuned virtual reality created to enable meaningful choices.
Physical constants are precisely set by trial and error to foster consciousness evolution.

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Speed of Light from Simulation Limits

Speed of light constancy arises from discrete digital resolution in the virtual reality.
Measured tiny fluctuations in light speed reflect pixelation limits in this simulation.

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Are We Inside a Computer Simulation? with Tom Campbell

Tom Campbell, a physicist, is author of the three volume set, My Big TOE, describing a meta-theory that offers an account of the paranormal, as well as other scientific mysteries. He is also the founder of the Center for Unification of Science and Consciousness. His website is https://www.my-big-toe.com/

In this 3.5 hour video, he explains that his meta-theory is based on the absolute foundational primacy of consciousness. He points out that the larger consciousness system both creates the simulation in which we exist and interacts with it. He claims that many difficult scientific problems are resolved through this model, including the anthropic cosmological principal, tiny fluctuations observed in the speed of light, and the reality of paranormal phenomena.

00:00:00 Introduction to computer simulations
00:25:19 The goal of reducing entropy
00:44:04 The simulation is more than a metaphor
01:05:48 Paranormal phenomena & the Fermi Paradox
01:23:45 Scientific falsifiability
01:41:29 It’s all information
01:59:21 Individuated units of Consciousness
02:27:41 The importance of reaching physicists
02:45:12 Who will control artificial intelligence?
03:08:57 The importance of commitment
03:26:12 Conclusion

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(Recorded on April 10, 2025)

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