Simulation theory: is reality an illusion?

Elon Musk looks like he's never toked on a doobie before, and yet he's telling us, completely sober, that we're probably living within multiple layers of computer simulations, like Russian nesting dolls.

What is he banging on about? Is there any evidence for this? And why does this idea keep surfacing in popular media?

Let's see if we can sort it out...

Click to listen: http://www.narrativelyspeaking.net/2018/09/17/narratively-speaking-ep012/

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Narratively Speaking is a different kind of podcast.

I'm not trying to give any answers, and don't even pretend I have any -- I'm just following an original train of thought and seeing where it leads us. It's the kind of stuff you think about on the bus, or in the shower, but rarely write down or talk to your friends about.

Do you ever wonder how much story is affecting you? What if story is more than mere words and pictures stored in your brain, but rather, the stuff your consciousness is made of?

This is episode 12. You can follow the link above or search for it in your favourite podcast app.

Got a story to share? Hit me up in the comments. I'd love to get a conversation going.

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Source material for this episode:

Popcorn Lobotomy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdHQBomyVGo
JP / Wandering Soul Records: https://wanderingsoulmusic.bandcamp.com
JP's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joel.pearse
Riddle / Simulation theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CyN8rYdX6g
Another explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRmZ_sNf2mE
Elon Musk with Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cM690CKArQ
Russel Brand considers Simulation Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkYsMinnh5s
Dr Sylvester James finds computer code in reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc4GOkHfxBY