LIGHTS ON AUDIO DOCUMENTARY TEASER

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In this explosive episode, Annaka explores her curiosity about space, how it's constructed, and what the experiences of space might represent in reality. Annaka—initially skeptical about the significance of subjective experiences in meditation—was surprised to find these experiences can potentially reveal deeper insights into reality and scientific truth. Through her collaboration with neuroscientists, she learned our reality is largely indirect, often described as "controlled hallucinations," according to Anil Seth. However, disciplined attention to our immediate experiences can sometimes alter our perceptions of space, time, and self, offering a potentially clearer view of reality. Annaka's interest in quantum physics, especially theories proposing that space and time are emergent rather than fundamental, paralleled her meditation experiences where consciousness transcends these constructs. This leads her down a path of jaw-dropping exploration about the true nature of space, time, and reality.

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