Is the world around us real, or are we simply trapped inside a cosmic illusion, unknowingly playing a role in a grand simulation? In this episode, we dive into the biggest “What if?” questions about reality, self-awareness, and the nature of existence itself. Are some people around us merely NPCs—programmed placeholders designed to keep us distracted? Is the Mandela Effect proof that we’re shifting between parallel realities? And if we are just avatars, then who (or what) is controlling the game?
Join me as we unpack 7 mind-bending topics that challenge everything we think we know:
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