Is Reality Real? - New Science On How The Universe & Consciousness Aren't Real | Donald Hoffman PT 1

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🗓️ 11 July 2023

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Welcome to another incredible episode of Impact Theory, the podcast designed for people like you who are excited by new perspectives and thought-provoking conversations. We're diving into another extraordinary conversation with Donald Hoffman, a renowned cognitive scientist and author, known for challenging our perception of reality. In the first part of this powerful two-part series, we delve into Hoffman's groundbreaking theories, as he explores the 'hacked' version of reality our brains present us with. This conversation isn't just thought-provoking; it's life-changing. Ever wondered if we're living in a simulation? Or questioned the true potential of AI and its consciousness? Hoffman addresses these riveting concepts and more. But why does any of this matter? It's simple. Hoffman's insights can help you see the world from a radically different perspective, inspiring you to question your assumptions and rethink your understanding of reality. This isn't just about theoretical musings - it's about empowering you to explore new realms of self-awareness and understanding. Check out Donald Hoffman’s latest book, The Case Against Reality, Why Evolution Hid The Truth From Our Eyes here: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Reality-Evolution-Truth/dp/0393254690 Follow Donald Hoffman: Website:http://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/ Email: ddhoff@uci.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/donalddhoffman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donalddhoffman/ SPONSORS: elizabeth@advertisepurple.com ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. * New episodes delivered ad-free * Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more * Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list * You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: *Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement *Money Mindset: Business & Finance *Relationship Theory: Relationships *Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health *Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today's episode is with legendary cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman.
0:06.8	By the end of this episode, you are going to question everything you think you know about what is real life.
0:13.6	Hoffman believes that this, your entire life, is all a simulation.
0:17.4	Your parents, the food you eat, your kids if you have them, your favorite restaurant, all of it. It is all a simulation. When you look away, it all ceases to exist and is only
0:26.5	re-rendered when you look at it again. His belief is that the mind creates the body, not the other way
0:33.0	around. You heard that right. Ooh, we. We go deep down the rabbit hole of consciousness, what it means to be living in the
0:39.4	real matrix, and how he can prove that all of this is correct using mathematics.
0:45.1	This episode is wild.
0:46.9	And by the end, you are either going to assume Donald has lost the plot or you're going
0:51.9	to reevaluate your entire life and quite frankly life
0:55.1	in general. And speaking of reevaluating your life, if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe
1:00.1	to the ad-free feed of Impact Theory on Apple Podcasts. When you subscribe, not only will you
1:06.0	get ad-free versions of new episodes, but you'll also get access to curated playlist of the best of
1:12.3	Impact Theory in categories like health, relationships, business, and finance. And you'll get access
1:17.9	to additional bonus content you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts. Now,
1:23.9	buckle up for Donald Hoffman. I'm your host, Tom Bill You, and welcome to Impact Theory.
1:29.3	What we are are avatars of the one.
1:31.6	The one awareness is exploring all of its possibilities through different avatars.
1:35.7	So somehow there is this field of awareness that is, in some sense, deeply and fundamentally who you really are.
1:44.7	What do you think about the AI scientists that signed the paper saying that we need to slow
1:49.5	AI down because, and I had one of them on the show, because it passed a touring test faster
1:54.8	than they thought, it's just moving faster than they expected and they're very worried.
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