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The Basement: Rizwan Virk | The Simulation Hypothesis, Quantum Physics & Mysticism

May 18, 2026·3h 5m·8-min readinterviewscience
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Rizwan Virk argues that reality may be a simulation, drawing parallels between quantum physics, video game design, and ancient mysticism. He suggests that what we perceive as physical reality is rendered only when observed, much like a video game, and that consciousness may be the true pl

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Rizwan Virk

interview on The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Rizwan VirkPhilip K. DickTessa DickJacques ValléeJohn WheelerMichael Newton

Books

The Simulation Hypothesisby Rizwan VirkZen Entrepreneurshipby Rizwan VirkThe Simulated Multiverseby Rizwan VirkLife Between Livesby Michael Newton

Companies

Discord

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceNeurosciencePhilosophyQuantum Computing

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