S5 E10: Glitches, Lifetimes, and The Hidden Code of Reality

This week on That Would Be Rad…What if your entire life—your memories, your relationships, your struggles, your dreams—was nothing more than a line of code?What if you’ve already lived 54 million other lives…...and just don’t remember any of them?In this mind-bending episode, we dive headfirst into simulation theory through the lens of two radically different but equally fascinating thinkers:First, we explore the work of physicist Melvin Vopson, who believes time might not be what we think it is—and that entire lifetimes could be compressed into mere minutes of “real” time outside the simulation. From entropy-defying data to philosophical ties to the Bible, Vopson’s theories blur the line between science, spirituality, and something far stranger.Then we take it a step further with Dr. Roman Yampolskiy and Alexey Turchin, who aren’t just asking if we’re in a simulation…They’re trying to HACK it.We’ll break down their ideas on how we might uncover glitches, communicate with the system’s architects, and (maybe) crash the whole thing.Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or already halfway through building your own digital escape plan—this episode is for you.So plug in, tune out, and question everything.Because if the simulation is real… the clock might already be ticking.RAD WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW:JOIN OUR PATREON: Unlock exclusive content and help us continue our quest for the truth at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thatwouldberad⁠⁠⁠.BUY US A COFFEE: Support our late-night research sessions at ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/thatwouldberad⁠⁠⁠ ☕️.CHECK OUT OUR MERCH: Grab some official That Would Be Rad gear at ⁠⁠⁠thatwouldberad.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠.SHOW INFO:Hosts & Producers: Woody Brown & Tyler BenceRecorded At: Midnight Radio StudiosSound Wizardry: Woody Brown (Sound Design, Editing, & Music) & Tyler Bence (Mixing, Mastering, & Art Design)Outro Jam: "Ghost Story" by The Modern SocietyCONNECT WITH US:Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@thatwouldberad⁠⁠Tag us, message us, or share your own strange stories — we love hearing from you!Have your own urban legend? Send us a voice message at ⁠⁠⁠thatwouldberadpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠.