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Welcome to Episode Twenty Six of the Middle Ground Podcast. Myself, Imam Marc, and brother Dawud Aleman. In this episode we'll asking the question, “Is reality a simulation? Are we in French philosopher Jean Baudrillard's ‘Simulacra and Simulation’? We're not saying it's aliens ... As usual, we discuss all topics in light of the Qur’ān and statements from the Prophet, ﷺ.
This episode can also be found on YouTube:
Other references in this episode:
Sūrah Fāṭir v. 5: “So do not let the life of this world deceive you.”
Neil DeGrasse Tyson freaks out when physicist James Gates finds intelligent code in the fabric of space (YouTube).
Symbols of Power: Adinkras and the Nature of Reality (link).
Are You For Real?!