Is Reality Real? - New Science On How The Universe & Consciousness Aren't Real | Donald Hoffman PT 2

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🗓️ 12 July 2023

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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu - your go-to podcast for insightful, thought-provoking content. In the second part of our in-depth conversation with Professor Donald Hoffman, we continue exploring his revolutionary theories on perception and reality. Hoffman, who is hailed for his work in cognitive sciences, delves deeper into how evolution hides the truth of our reality, pushing us to question what we see and believe. This episode is essential for those seeking to understand more about their own consciousness, but are unafraid to question the world around them. It 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	Welcome back for part two with the mind-bending cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman.
0:08.4	If you heard part one, you already know Donald believes we're all living in a simulation,
0:13.3	for real, a straight-up video game.
0:15.4	He believes he can prove all of this with mathematics.
0:17.8	His belief is that consciousness is the fundamental element of nature,
0:22.7	and Einstein's idea of space time is an illusion that arises from the simulation. He believes
0:29.0	that the mind creates the body, not the other way around. Every time I talk to Donald,
0:34.2	he blows me away, and I'm always wondering if he might actually be right.
0:38.8	I guarantee you're going to reevaluate everything you think you know by the end of this episode.
0:43.5	And speaking of things you know, did you know that Impact Theory has an ad-free feed on Apple
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1:07.4	Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts. All right, everybody, buckle up. It's time for part two of Donald Hoffman.
1:13.4	I'm your host, Tom Bill You, and welcome to Impact Theory. So I'm just trying to understand. So the thing that I,
1:19.9	that I'm sort of debating in my own head is, okay, when I grant you that consciousness is fundamental,
1:26.3	then there's all this internal logic to the space-time continuum that I know and love.
1:33.8	Right.
1:34.1	But I don't know that it's the only way for me to apply the sort of same rationale that you use of whether it's Markovian dynamics, girdles and completeness theorem is probably the more important
1:46.6	because that's the one that really helps me understand AI
1:48.9	and what AI is doing.
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