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My First Million · September 28, 2026 · 1h 1m

MIT scientist: Elon Musk was right, we are almost certainly in a simulation

Shaan Puri talks with MIT scientist and author Rizwan Virk about the simulation hypothesis. Virk lays out the argument, shared by Elon Musk and many scientists, that we are probably living inside a computer-generated reality. He ties together quantum physics, AI agent behavior, ancient religious concepts, and anecdotal glitches as supporting clues. The episode closes by exploring how accepting the simulation could shift everyday perspective, encouraging less anxiety and a more playful, experimental approach to life.

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Rizwan Virk explains why Elon Musk and many scientists take the idea that we live in a simulation seriously.
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Ancient Religions Already Described the World as an Illusion8:30
Many ancient spiritual traditions, especially Hinduism and Buddhism, taught that reality is a dream or projection, prefiguring the simulation argument.

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