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Unlocking Reality: Donald Hoffman on Consciousness, Simulations, and the Limits of Space-Time | Impact Theory
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- Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
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- May 18, 2026
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Summary
Most people think that space-time and the physical universe are the ultimate reality—something solid and unchangeable, governed by the laws of physics. But what if that's just the tip of the iceberg? What if our everyday experience is nothing more than a kind of VR headset, a useful interface that hides the deeper layers of reality from us? I find this idea not only fascinating, but increasingly convincing, especially as breakthroughs in both physics and computational theory keep bending the boundaries of what's possible. To challenge our assumptions and help us explore what's really behind the headset, I bring you today's guest—a cognitive scientist who argues that space-time is not fundamental, and that consciousness might be the true base reality. He believes that if we figure out the code underlying the simulation, we could unlock possibilities that make nuclear weapons look like firecrackers—and that the future of science is about to blow our collective minds. With that in mind, I bring you Donald Hoffman. Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at htt…