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What is reality? What is the nature of consciousness? How do we know that what we are experiencing is base reality and not a simulation?\nThese may seem like the kind of questions that you\u2019d associate with modern concepts like The Matrix and simulation theory, but the fact is that every ancient philosophical tradition has wrestled with these problems in some form or another.\nAnd with the advent of rich, complex VR worlds and the nascent metaverse, even more philosophers are turning toward these deep questions of consciousness and the human experience.\nOne of the most interesting thinkers in this space is David Chalmers, Professor of Philosophy and Neural Science at New York University, and co-director of the Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness.\nIn his latest book, Reality+: virtual worlds and the problems of philosophy, David investigates not only the nature of reality, but how we should conceptualize virtual reality, the idea that we can actually live a meaningful life in VR, how we know there\u2019s an external world, and much more.\nWe explore these topics and more in today\u2019s wide-ranging conversation, covering everything from the hard problem of consciousness to the probability that we\u2019re actually living in a computer simulation.\nYou don\u2019t have to be a student of philosophy to enjoy today\u2019s conversation - especially if you\u2019re as excited as I am about the possibilities being unlocked by virtual reality and the metaverse.\nAnd if you want to dive deeper into David\u2019s work, you can order his new book, Reality+, by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3vMSS0v\n\nCheck out our sponsors: \nCoinbase: coinbase.com/impact\nTextExpander: Go to textexpander.com/podcast and get 20% off your first year\nOmbre: Visit tryombre.com/TomBilyeu to get $30 off an at-home gut health test.\n\n\u201cI think, therefore I am.\u201d - Ren\xe9 Descartes\n\nSHOW NOTES:\n00:00 | Introduction\n01:41 | The Hard Problem of Consciousness\n10:42 | Consciousness as a Fundamental Law of Nature\n17:38 | The Foundations of Simulation Theory\n27:33 | Is Reality Made of Information?\n39:03 | How to Live a Meaningful Virtual Life\n45:10 | The Philosopher\u2019s Zombie\n51:59 | Orderable States of Consciousness\n58:23 | Zhuangzi and the Butterfly\n1:05:20 | The Experience Machine\n1:14:40 | GPT3 and Deepfakes\n1:19:08 | The Future of \u201cTechnophilosophy\u201d\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices