#293 – Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion – How Evolution Hid the Truth
Lex Fridman Podcast
Exploring the Illusion of Space and Time
Spiritual traditions suggest that space and time are not fundamental but illusions, and by introspecting beyond conceptual thought, one may connect with a deeper ground of being. If true, scientists, in touch with this grounding, wouldn't fully understand themselves conceptually but could know themselves by being. This concept could make science a personal endeavor, grounded in the idea that scientists are inseparable from the enterprise, even while using the scientific method for conceptual understanding.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
