Who Simulated the Simulators? Exploring the Infinite Regression of Virtual Realities

This episode examines the paradoxical idea that if our universe is a simulation, what creates those simulators—and whether this chain can continue forever. We trace philosophical arguments about a base reality, consider computational and mathematical foundations, and weigh how observable physics may or may not reveal deeper layers. The discussion also touches on resource limits, self‑referential simulations, and the nature of meaning when reality’s ultimate substrate remains unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices