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Ep 37 - What Is “Reality”? Are We Living in a Dream or a Simulation?

Have you noticed how the question “Is reality even real?” is no longer confined to philosophy seminars? Lately it shows up everywhere, from tech culture to everyday conversation, and the language has shifted. Surreal. Glitchy. Dreamlike.

In this episode, we explore why this question is exploding right now, without trying to prove a final answer. We trace the modern simulation argument, why AI and digital life have destabilized our sense of authenticity, and how social media can create competing “reality tunnels” that make the world feel less fixed and more contextual.

Then we compare two…

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