In this episode of Talking to the Dead, I explore a question that has fascinated philosophers, physicists, and mystics for centuries: what if reality isn’t what we think it is?

I dive into theories from books like The Holographic Universe, The Simulation Hypothesis, Reality+, and The Case Against Reality to examine the possibility that the universe might be built from something deeper than matter—perhaps information, code, or even consciousness itself.

Along the way, I look at ideas from quantum physics, digital physics, and cognitive science that suggest the world we perceive might be more like an interface than the true structure of reality. Could the universe operate like a hologram? Could consciousness be fundamental? And is it possible that the physical world is more like a simulation or informational process than a solid material system?

This episode is a journey through science, philosophy, and speculation as I unpack these mind-bending ideas and ask what they might mean for our understanding of existence, perception, and consciousness.

Volume One. Talking to the Dead - Philip Skitch

https://amzn.eu/d/4zUp4ou

Volume Two. Talking to the Dead - Out and About - Philip Skitch

https://amzn.eu/d/09a1eDNB