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.

As explained by a video game designer.

Struggled to finish. The hypothesis is what drew me in, but too many lectures on the nuances of video games turned me off.

Very easy to follow.

Loved it. Very easy listen. The presentation was just smooth and interesting. Very much left me wanting more at the end.

Problems

The book offers no support on who designed the simulation or who designed those who are responsible for the simulation (and so on). Too many of these books focus solely around Eastern Religious beliefs; there’s no connection or comparisons with the native people that inhabit both North and South America. Many of these books are eastern religious bias. The author, who is not a physicist nor neuroscientist is attempting to explain our reality by his own ability to create complex video games. If you want to get a real perspective on neuroscience, physics, computer science, and mysticism in relation to all that is covered in the book, then I would highly suggest reading publications by Dr. Andrew Gallimore, Dr. Carl Johan Calleman, and Anthropologist Carlos Castaneda. The author, like many scientists, automatically assume that human consciousness resides in the brain. However, there is no science to support that claim and with recent discoveries in both neuroscience (ENS:Gut brain connection) and quantum science. Uploading one’s own consciousness is not possible because it resides outside us. We would need the capability to isolate consciousness as a whole. You can program one’s own perspective, but its learning would be geared solely around the programmed moral values; the AI would not be able to understand the world like a new born child…at least not yet.