As egoic beings, we tend to think we’re in full control of our lives and our destinies, but what if that wasn’t the case? What if we’re all part of what’s effectively a real-life video game?    If the world as we know it is nothing more than a simulation, who’s calling the shots? Are we merely avatars, and if so, how much influence do we have over our every move?    In this episode, Youtuber and thought leader Jake Parsons shares what it means to live inside a simulation.    Three Curiosity-Driven Takeaways    How to navigate the simulation that is our world Does the video game we live in come with a manual?    How to play the game the way it was intended Were we put here to change things, or to expose them for what they are?    Why a preordained simulation doesn't mean we're totally powerless How can we alter our personal experience of the simulation?   Guest Bio-    Jake Parsons is a fireman, father and free thinker. Creator of The 100th Monkey Jake Parsons Youtube channel, Jake uses his platform as a thought leader to share his ever-growing knowledge of the esoteric and simulation.   To find out more, go to:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjGd3Jeh0yjrvF_Ci2VFnSQ/videos Other links mentioned in this episode: https://pierresabakbooks.com/