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Preston Greene
Philosophy professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Known for his work on the simulation hypothesis and the potential risks of trying to prove it.
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Jul 17, 2025
• 60min
Golden Oldie: Do We Live in a Simulation (Robert Wright & Preston Greene)
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In this fascinating discussion, Preston Greene, a philosophy professor at Nanyang Technological University, explores the simulation hypothesis and its bewildering implications. He delves into why many believe we might live in a simulation, linking it to technological advances and cosmic observations. Greene warns against the risks of probing this theory, suggesting it could lead to unsettling truths about reality. The conversation also questions whether this idea serves as a new form of religion for atheists, prompting listeners to reconsider their perceptions of existence.
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