Proof That Reality Is An ILLUSION: The Mystery Beyond Space-Time | Donald Hoffman

In this thought-provoking episode, cognitive psychologist and author Donald Hoffman takes us on a journey through the mysteries of consciousness and reality. From questioning the nature of what we perceive to pondering the existence of inanimate consciousness, Hoffman challenges conventional beliefs and explores the profound implications of proving local realism false.
He delves into topics such as the illusion of free will, the role of love in metaphysics, and the possibility of reincarnation. Prepare to have your mind expanded as we contemplate the nature of reality itself and how this paradigm-shifting understanding will change everything.

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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
2:30 The Question of Consciousness & Evolution
9:56 Is What We See Real?
12:47 Implications of Proving Local Realism is False
16:55 Are Inanimate Objects Conscious?
24:53 What Makes Something Conscious?
29:06 We’re looking at the problem wrong
40:34 How evolution hid the truth from us
47:22 Conscious Agents: what’s outside of space time?
54:00 Are We in a Simulation?
1:00:40 Seeing the Oneness in All
1:02:38 Concepts of Karma and Reincarnation
1:07:00 Implications on how we act in the world
1:12:02 Self Compassion
1:13:35 Death & Facing the idea of impermanence
1:17:14 Does reincarnation exist?
1:22:41 Meditation & Spiritual Practices
1:30:30 The role that love plays in metaphysics
1:31:54 Free will & The illusion of choice
1:41:40 How Relationships Serve Purpose on the evolution of consciousness
1:45:23 AI & technology assisting the collective awakening
1:53:52 What it takes to prove this theory
1:58:30 This will change everything

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Donald David Hoffman is an American cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and the School of Computer Science.
Hoffman studies consciousness, visual perception and evolutionary psychology using mathematical models and psychophysical experiments. His research subjects include facial attractiveness, the recognition of shape, the perception of motion and color, the evolution of perception, and the mind–body problem.
He has co-authored two technical books; Observer Mechanics: A Formal Theory of Perception (1989) offers a theory of consciousness and its relationship to physics; Automotive Lighting and Human Vision (2005) applies vision science to vehicle lighting. His book Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See (1998) presents the modern science of visual perception to a broad audience. His 2015 TED Talk, "Do we see reality as it is?" argues that our perceptions have evolved to hide reality from us.

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[mandyjane]

If we are living in an illusion or not, what difference does it make. It is not an illusion to us, who are feeling the pain of existence, it is a reality to us

[jamest]

'a limit of the headset' is also a beautiful analogy to us not yet perceiving things on the spiritual consciousness/vibration level <3

[NavaidSyed]

In the world of consciousness beyond spacetime there is no need for competition due to the unlimited resources, But, within the limits of spacetime in this material 3D so-called reality, resources are limited leading to competition and making it absolutely necessary for survival, growth and prosperity. The same is true for the ego.

[joshdavenport]

I believe everything we see is real and that people are just simply thinking wayyy too much. People seem to come up with these theories or different reasons that could possibly make a little sense but in reality we are just simply life that evolved on a rock. We all see and feel everything around us, it's not an illusion, why would it be in the first place

[AndyMan-yf]

The pain from this rotten tooth is not an illusion 😭

[prestonbacchus]

Seems like whether "reality is an illusion" wholly depends on how you define that word "reality". Do we really have a point of reference for determining that which is not itself "illusory"?

[ltester]

So if the active interface moves from something passive that we create to something active, that we modify, would that be magic?

[Charlene-xnwy]

So when I seen illusions of myself or another person what does that mean? Or when my pet sees an illusion and I cannot see it what does that mean?

[firepowerjohan]

The Avatar and headset is the interface, it produces the possible choices to the player. So in that sense, it is a free choice. But just like in games, you have a set of possible actions at each point.

For example you cannot choose to fly up in the sky without having the wings upgrade.

Though in some situations it feels like you have 2 options and choosing one of them. Example is you are asked a "yes", "no" question and are quickly deciding. for example, phone salesman calls you wanting to tell you about a discount on upgrade to your TV subscription. Sometimes it feels like I just decide "sorry not interested", OR "Ok can you tell me this or that"

[PrincessPRlo]

But how does that work if you do not understand how complex something is, like i have no idea what the moon is made of how how far or wide or the aspects of it so if im the one rending it into existence wouldnt i have to know the complexity of it for it to look like the real moon? i hope this question isnt to difficult to understand because i do truly would love an answer to it...

[jessiejamesferruolo]

Last few years Ive felt intuitively there is a singular conciousness and that we are all the fractured perspectives of a singular conciousness experiencing itself through infinite perspectives.

Im a high school drop out (who has self educated since) and its so cool to hear someone with a formal education say the same ideas Ive had....

And for interviewer "You are not a drop in the ocean, but the entire ocean in a drop."

[jemmafassett]

Knowing we are living in an illusion is the first step to letting go of what you think you know. Letting go of all the meaning we have given everything. Suddenly there is an opportunity to actually create the life I truly want. 🥰

[andreasschneider]

So ignoring problems makes them go away?? Doesn't work according to my experiments...

[MyTea-rzdd]

I have always had deep appreciation and respect for Andre. His ability to stay ahead of, guide and expand the interview is ... outside space/time.

[calibfurrytour]

1:01:11 - "You and I are the same"
"It's the one, in an avatar, talking to the one in another avatar"
I've had this idea for a very long time and still feel it to be true.
If I was God (whoever that is), and I wanted to keep myself company.... this would be the way to do it (our reality).

The Golden Rule is really talking about treating yourself kindly.

[jonathantan]

This is very complex to understand. Very similar to what Buddha taught 2600 years ago - "Form is emptiness and emptiness is form", Great interview!

[madhatter]

Damn, this has to be one of the best videos I have watched on YouTube since the platform came online. Congratulations to you both. Peace.

[Anastasio]

When returning back to my body in May/08/2008 from a 3min NDE the Self told me: "This is All just a dream, Hell does not exist, space & time do not exist, you don´t need to marry or make children. This is All but just a dream." Since then my Healing abilities got activated and I teach Meditation of Stillness as a hobby and helped hundreds of people in their spirituality. Awaken Siblings, Awaken! <3

[WildRemedies]

This is a very trippy conversation! From all sorts of different points of view… I kind of love the science is catching up with mysticism in many ways… I can hardly wait to hear the rest of it, but gotta go for now

[godsouljour]

The Kingdom of Heaven is within you. You ARE the universe. If you want to change the world, change yourself. Starting to make sense? 🤣 love this! I love listening and learning from Mr. Hoffman