SPECTREVISION RADIO PRESENTS REALITY BYTES: THERE IS NO SPOON

Event ID: PP1150696

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Salon C (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Summary

What if the reality we experience is only part of the picture? Across philosophy, mysticism, physics, and psychology, a recurring idea emerges: the world we agree upon may be a shared interface — a consensus layer — rather than the totality of what exists. From ancient cosmologies to contemporary speculation about simulated universes, the question persists: is everyday reality the whole story, or just the surface? Consciousness researcher and podcaster Jordan Crowder, computer scientist and author Rizwan Virk, and anomalous phenomena researcher Darren King explore whether reality is layered, participatory, and far stranger than it appears. Moderated by SpectreVision Radio Director Daniel Noah.

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