"The Lie of Reality" with Dr. Donald D. Hoffman

Do our eyes deceive us? According to our guest, yes they do--and its by design. Why do some, seemingly thriving species, suddenly go extinct while others do not? Are we living within the walls of an intelligently designed simulation? Or are we living in a "reality" of our own mind's creation? And what does that mean for man's search for meaning and the significance we put in our own mortality?Dr. Donald D. Hoffman is a cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and the School of Computer Science. Dr. Hoffman is the author of "The Case Against Reality", which argues that our human perceptions have evolved to hide objective reality from us. This episode is one of our deepest yet! Dr. Hoffman is a truly remarkable human being on the cutting edge of his field. In this episode, Brandon flies solo with Zach stranded at an airport somewhere in the Great State of Texas. This conversation with Dr. Hoffman was absolutely mind-blowing! Aside from this episode, you can find Dr. Hoffman on other podcasts like Lex Fridman and Tom Bilyeu or via his now famous TED Talk! You can also find him on Twitter and find links to his works on his website.ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Red Clover Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Red Clover Coffee you can get ground, whole bean, and even coffee pods all at 10% off using coupon code "camewithfire" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Blueberry Invasion and African Roasts. Plus, when you support them, you support us...AND a bunch of great charities that Red Clover Supports. Plus, they love dogs...how can you go wrong? Head over to ⁠www.redclovercoffee.com⁠ today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!You can find ICWF Podcast on social media through: Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. You can listen or watch our shows on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.