The Basement: Rizwan Virk | The Simulation Hypothesis, Quantum Physics & Mysticism

About this episode

Rizwan Virk discusses the intersection of quantum physics, Eastern mysticism, and video game design following a transformative VR experience.

Rizwan Virk built games downloaded millions of times, invested early in Discord, and taught at MIT. Then he put on a VR headset in Sausalito and nearly fell over reaching for a table that didn't exist. That five-second moment sent him down a rabbit hole connecting quantum physics, Eastern mysticism, and video game design — and he's not sure he's found the bottom yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Rizwan Virk

Topics covered

• simulation hypothesis
• quantum physics
• mysticism
• video game design
• technology
• Eastern philosophy

Keywords

• simulation hypothesis
• quantum physics
• mysticism
• video game design
• Rizwan Virk

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Discord, MIT

Places: Sausalito

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