EBTV with host Evita Ochel and returning guest Tom Campbell in a dialogue about the consequences of life in a virtual reality.
Tom’s Trilogy Book — My Big TOE
Specific topics covered include:
How life in a virtual reality or simulation is different from virtual reality in video games. (1:39)
- how a simulation evolves
- the birth of choices
- if this is a simulation, is it real? (9:33)
- does it matter what happens in this reality (game)? (10:46)
- our mission here
- understanding entropy (12:48)
- big picture vs smaller picture point of it all
- being here by choice
- everything matters
Is the simulation system set up for us to succeed or fail? (24:09)
- the nature of the system
- parenting example and our array of choices
- the role of free will
- why we don’t have past life memories
- why we have fear and beliefs (30:08)
- the system gives you what you need, just as you need it
- the difficulties are our growing points
If it is all virtual (information), why does it matter what substances we put into our bodies (certain foods, drugs, toxins, etc.)? (38:17)
- how being healthy or ill changes our virtual potential
- paying attention to our everyday choices
- learning how to co-exist and deal with challenging parts of simulation
- high entropy vs. low entropy diet
- the value of constraints
The role of nocebo; to what degree can we overcome things that are “bad”. (47:18)
- how to know what is good and bad
- how entropy of choices compares to intent for choices
- exploring morality
Other examples of misconceptions of life in a virtual reality. (54:26)
- judging others based on self; attributing our behavior to others
- the importance of taking people at face value
- how to improve relationships (58:59)
- too hard / too scary to take action (1:00:10)
- overcoming challenges
- self-created misery
Closing Words. (1:05:43)
- Tom’s words: “Wherever you are right now is exactly the right place for you to begin the rest of your life.”
- Tom’s MBT forum (1:08:25)
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