The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game

By: Rizwan Virk

Narrated by: Kory Getman

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

The Simulation Hypothesis, by best-selling author, renowned MIT computer scientist, and Silicon Valley video game designer Rizwan Virk, explains one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time.

Drawing from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and referencing both speculative fiction and ancient eastern spiritual texts, Virk shows how all of these traditions come together to point to the idea that we may be inside a simulated reality like the Matrix.

The Simulation Hypothesis is the idea that our physical reality, far from being a solid physical universe, is part of an increasingly sophisticated video game-like simulation, where we all have multiple lives, consisting of pixels with its own internal clock run by some giant Artificial Intelligence. Simulation theory explains some of the biggest mysteries of quantum and relativistic physics, such as quantum indeterminacy, parallel universes, and the integral nature of the speed of light.

“There’s a one in a billion chance we are not living in a simulation.” (Elon Musk)

“I find it hard to argue we are not in a simulation.” (Neil deGrasse Tyson)

“We are living in computer generated reality.” (Philip K. Dick)

Video game designer Riz Virk shows how the history and evolution of our video games, including virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing could lead us to the point of being able to develop all encompassing virtual worlds like the Oasis in Ready Player One, or the simulated reality in The Matrix.

While the idea sounds like science fiction, many scientists, engineers, and professors have given the simulation hypothesis serious consideration. But the simulation hypothesis is not just a modern idea. Philosophers and mystics of all traditions have long contended that we are living in some kind of “illusion“ and that there are other realities which we can access with our minds.

Whether you are a computer scientist, a fan of science fiction like The Matrix movies, a video game enthusiast, or a spiritual seeker, The Simulation Hypothesis touches on all these areas, and you will never look at the world the same way again!

©2019 Rizwan Virk (P)2019 Rizwan Virk

Author or Editor of the recording needs to fix the audio;

Certain words are repeated as if they couldn’t take the time to hire someone to listen to the content from a listeners POV.
Interesting theories. Other than the problems with the audio. It was concise and easy to understand if someone has never delved into quantum physics or simulation theories. I would of rated it higher had the audio been better. How hard is it to hire someone to listen to your book before you put it on audio form? It’s sloppy and makes me wonder how thorough your research was.
The only other thing I wish was the illustrations from the actual book could have been included in the audio form as an attachment. Many other audible books include that.

Chicken and the Egg

Finally the paradox has been uncovered- the Chicken was rendered first and the egg was the code correction.

I will be reading everything Mr. Virk has created he is a genius.

I would highly recommend a listen and read of this material.

Brilliant

Our souls download and upload

A simulation explains what religion cannot. The question remains are we a simulation within a simulation or where is reality located?

Too repetitive

By the end, I felt that it was way too long of a book. Many topics were rehashed over and over.

The Best Simulation Hypothesis Book Out There!!!!!

Absolutely brilliant and captivating. Riz integrates computer science, technology, math, and quantum physics seamlessly to paint a new, exciting , and beautiful picture of our reality. The philosophical and spiritual implications are explored, arriving at the most inspiring takeaway that is: In an information based simulated multiverse where all quantum probabilities exist, all things are scientifically possible in our world. Thank you, Riz, for this groundbreaking work!!!!!!

Undeniable wishful thinking

It is not science, but uses science facts to tell a story. Can enhance conspiracy

Excellent Explanation of the Simulation Hypothesis

I really enjoyed the detailed explanation of the Simulation Hypothesis. The book meticulously goes through all the evidence in an entertaining style. Follow the white rabbit.

Fantastic book, not so great narrator

Though I haven’t finished the book yet I can say that the information is very fascinating and is keeping my interest very well. I have long been curious about the possibility of a simulated reality and this book helps put it in layman terms for me to understand.

However, the narrator of this audiobook is not doing a great job as unfortunate as that is to say. Normally I don’t like to be overly criticizing but there are some issues with the narrator that are hard to get over when listening to the audiobook. First, there are lots of cuts in the narration and repeats of lines as though this wasn’t edited properly. You will hear the narrator say a line and then mid sentence have it cut back to the beginning of the sentence but read slightly differently as though it was another “take” in the recording process but was not properly edited out of the final audio. Second, I feel like the narrator is recording out of an apartment or in a house with others present as I’m hearing a dish clinking (like a glass hitting a plate) throughout certain sections. It just seems unprofessional to have the audio be mixed with background noises. Lastly, there are parts where the narrator makes awkward pauses or stresses certain words as though they were having difficulty dictating what was being read aloud.

Again I don’t mean to be so critical of the narrator as I greatly appreciate the work they put into recording this for my listening pleasure.

Way too computer game focused

If you are completely new to computer games then that’s probably fine, but if you have even passing knowledge of computer games then the constant return to talking about rending engines and Doom etc get really, really, REALLY tedious

General and Basic

Very repetitive. Seemed like the narrator got caught up at times, and other times was reading from the bathroom.