Grand Theft Auto
A video game used as an analogy to explain how perceived reality is like a self-contained virtual world run by a programmer, with a deeper reality outside it.
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Lex Fridman plays Cyberpunk 2077
Lex Fridman
A video game series frequently compared to Cyberpunk 2077 due to its open-world, driving, and shooting mechanics.
Todd Howard: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout, and Starfield | Lex Fridman Podcast #342
Lex Fridman
A pioneering open-world game series, with GTA 3 and Vice City particularly highlighted by Todd Howard for their landmark contributions to open-world design, mobster storytelling, and strong tone.
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All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an example of a virtual reality game discussed in relation to Meta's metaverse strategy.
Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323
Lex Fridman
A video game series Lex Fridman played up until his Xbox 360 red ring of death.
Top Psychologist, Donald Hoffman: Seeing True Reality Would Kill Us! I Can Prove It To You!
The Diary Of A CEO
A video game used as an analogy to explain how perceived reality is like a self-contained virtual world run by a programmer, with a deeper reality outside it.
Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #467
Lex Fridman
Sir Clive Sinclair & British Computer Revolution - Computerphile
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John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317
Lex Fridman
A video game mentioned as an example of a virtual world where players can engage in wild activities not possible in the real world, highlighting the distinction between virtual and physical reality.