{"podcast":{"title":"Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory","slug":"tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290","podcast_index_feed_id":681290,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/02d1c6/feeds.megaphone.fm/ITLLC7422673968","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/ca/84/ae/63/ca84ae63-5a20-44eb-9084-c182f5981071/07b2815ca1b715c68f088ce9c43d8e111776512259e65b123305aafd1137aadeae14c46c68e485c0624abb7bae0cbb5256fd8736acbba30a01a80a2cbe2dfc94.jpeg","author":"Impact Theory","episode_count":943,"summary":"Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real. From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world. Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-20T06:20:17.611946+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290"},"episode":{"title":"Unlocking Reality: Donald Hoffman on Consciousness, Simulations, and the Limits of Space-Time | Impact Theory","slug":"unlocking-reality-donald-hoffman-on-consciousness-simulations-and-the-limits-of-space-time-impact-theory","published_at":"2026-05-18T22:34:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290/unlocking-reality-donald-hoffman-on-consciousness-simulations-and-the-limits-of-space-time-impact-theory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-5e30860bfeb6de005a728351/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdrl.fm/02d1c6/pfx.veritonicmetrics.com/quj9/tracking.swap.fm/track/2TbQRMLORjx6LKLZ4L5i/mgln.ai/e/1047/traffic.megaphone.fm/ITLLC1439814832.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-5e30860bfeb6de005a728351/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdrl.fm/02d1c6/pfx.veritonicmetrics.com/quj9/tracking.swap.fm/track/2TbQRMLORjx6LKLZ4L5i/mgln.ai/e/1047/traffic.megaphone.fm/ITLLC1439814832.mp3","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 orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo…","meta_description":"Most people think that space-time and the physical universe are the ultimate reality—something solid and unchangeable, governed by the laws of physics. 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