🔒Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/JESSE20 and use code JESSE20 for 20% off 🙌 DeleteMe international Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com In today's episode of American Alchemy, Jesse Michels sits down with Riz Virk to explore the provocative idea that our reality might be a simulation, blending cutting-edge physics, ancient mysticism, and gaming theory. They dive into topics like quantum mechanics, free will, and the Mandela Effect, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of existence. Riz Virk's Book "The Simulated Multiverse": https://tinyurl.com/rizvirkamazon Support American Alchemy by Becoming a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuG2KzrIMe3qoNcuDVpwnXw/join SPOTIFY ➤ https://tinyurl.com/jessemichelsspotify DISCORD ➤ https://discord.gg/jessemichels INSTAGRAM (Personal) ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jessemichels INSTAGRAM (Show) ➤ https://www.instagram.com/jessemichelsofficial TWITTER ➤ https://twitter.com/AlchemyAmerican EMAIL/BOOKINGS ➤ [email protected] Produced by Jesse Michels and Bryan Felber Written by Jesse Michels Editing and Animation Bryan Felber Additional Animation Ross @FlatPackFX Featuring Jesse Michels and Rizwan Virk Cinematography Isaac Rodriguez Additional Cinematography Mario Kidd Appearances from Jacques Vallée Garry Nolan Rob Rinehart Brian Muraresku Graham Hancock Paul Schatzkin Special Thanks Roger Penrose The PEAR Lab Philip K. Dick The Simulated Multiverse and The Simulation Hypothesis by Rizwan Virk are available in print, ebook, and audiobook now! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:32 - Are We Living in a Simulation? 07:10 - The Physics of Simulation Theory 12:08 - Evidence from Fine-Tuned Constants 18:14 - The Mandela Effect and Changing Realities 20:40 - Information Theory 30:42 - The Role of the Mind 35:57 - Free Will 37:17 - Time 39:50 - Parapsychology 48:32 - Donald Hoffman's Theory 56:10 - Mystical Practices and Simulation Overlaps 01:02:55 - Psychedelics and Altered Consciousness 01:09:23 - The NPC Hypothesis 01:15:47 - UFOs, Timelines, and Simulation 01:22:30 - Choosing Your Quest in the Game of Life Original music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LlLRudDi60Uy4jcmOSEs1 *** AMERICAN ALCHEMY is an original series hosted by Jesse Michels that explores the frontier of science and tech. Each week, we bring you exclusive interviews with some of the leading thinkers of our time. #podcast #simulation #aliens #uap #technology #quantum #physics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices