In this captivating episode of Collective Insights, host Dr. Dan Stickler engages in a profound conversation with Donald Hoffman, exploring the enigmatic terrain of reality, consciousness, and the limits of human perception. We embark on a journey through the contrast between religious teachings and scientific explanations, to an investigation into the framework of spacetime, Hoffman articulates his vision of consciousness as a fundamental aspect of the universe. Utilizing rigorous scientific theories and mathematics, he challenges the traditional physicalist paradigm, presenting a bold hypothesis that reveals the underpinnings of spacetime and ultimately, the experience of consciousness itself.Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. (https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer.) Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].