The Simulated Universe with Riz Virk
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Riz Virk explores the boundary between science and science fiction: AI, quantum physics, consciousness, VR, religion and more. Simulation Theory, Video Games, Metaverse, Multiverse and More.
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JAN 25, 2022
Virtual Reality, Simulation Hypothesis, and the Metaverse with David Chalmers
In this episode, Riz interviews well known NYU philosophy professor, David Chalmers, who has a new book out called "Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy '', which touches on most of the topics that Riz has been exploring on this po...
56 MIN
DEC 11, 2021
Mapping the Metaverse with Cathy Hackl
Riz speaks with Cathy Hackl, who has been called the "Godmother of the Metaverse" and has a long history of working with VR/AR and brands. Their lively discussion included the boundaries of the metaverse, some trends emerging in NFTs, and her career...
48 MIN
NOV 20, 2021
NFTs in the Metaverse with Avery Akkineni of VaynerNFT
Riz talks to Avery Akkineni, President of VaynerNFT, the business unit for marketing and strategy set up by marketing guru Gary Vaynerchek. They talk about the past, present, and future of NFTs and how NFTs relate to the metaverse. What should you t...
44 MIN
NOV 6, 2021
The Mandela Effect Movie with David Guy Levy
In this fun science fiction themed episode, Riz talked with David Guy Levy, the director/producer/writer of the 2019 hit indie sci fi film, The Mandela Effect. They also talk about some of the challenges that indie film makers face in getting their ...
47 MIN
OCT 10, 2021
AI and Virtual Characters in the Metaverse with Lauren and Kuki
Riz talks with Lauren Kunze, the CEO of Iconiq and Pandorabots, creators of Kuki, one of the first virtual characters that live in the metaverse. Lauren describes Kuki as "embodied AI" - because she has an avatar that you can see in emerging metave...
66 MIN
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