It's Just a Simulation. A Talk on Computers, Dreams and Threads of Thoughts... Part 1

Have you ever felt like life was just… a game? A vivid dream? A digital illusion? In this post, I’m diving into the idea that reality might be a simulation through the lens of personal experience, computer science, lucid dreaming, and the mysterious nature of consciousness. This isn’t about preaching a theory; it’s about sharing thoughts, patterns, and realizations that connect spiritual concepts with digital systems. Buckle up.


Simulations exist to study realities without the real-world consequences—weather forecasts, car crashes, architectural drafts. They’re powerful because they help us test possibilities before fully committing. But what if life, as we know it, is a version of that?


You’ve probably heard phrases like “chill, it’s just a simulation” or “life is a game.” It sounds playful, but it implies something deeper—this existence may be transient, flexible, not to be taken so seriously. That idea leads us to look at how our minds process reality, and how computers mirror that process.

Video Games, Lucid Dreams & the Subconscious


As someone who grew up with video games like Counter-Strike, I’ve noticed something weird but intriguing. During the groggy, pre-sleep state, memories and immersive experiences from those games reappear—old maps, sounds, feelings. Not in a nostalgic way, but as full-on dreamscapes. It’s like I’m still playing, subconsciously, in another thread of awareness.


This groggy state shifts us from focused, linear thought (masculine brain) to expansive, intuitive perception (feminine brain). One moment I’m planning my next day, and the next, I’m inside a pixelated world I haven’t visited in a decade. It’s not metaphor—it feels real.

Shock, Intrusion, and Where the Mind Escapes


In times of stress or deep shock, the subconscious takes over. It defaults to what’s safe, familiar. For me, that could be those digital worlds. It makes me wonder: when things fall apart, where does your mind go? Is there a “version” of you tucked away in a thread of thought or digital memory, always active in the background?

Hypnosis, REM, and Parallel Lives


Hypnosis mimics REM sleep—rapid eye movement, vivid dreams, a gateway to deeper realities. It’s believed that shifting your circadian rhythm, eating late, or disrupting routines can make these dreams more vivid. In them, some people experience entire lifetimes in alternate worlds. Sounds trippy, but it aligns with the idea of multi-threaded consciousness.

Spaghetti Thoughts and Threaded Realities


A computer’s CPU handles a few threads well—think specific, rational tasks. But a GPU? It’s built to handle thousands. That’s where AI took off. The more threads, the more complex, layered, and adaptive the intelligence becomes. Sound familiar?


We humans think we’re one person, one timeline. But if you pay attention, there are versions of you running in the background: the confident you, the artistic you, the version that’s always present in a certain dream. Just like affirmations help “install” new identities, AI models embody different versions depending on how they’re prompted. Same with us.

The Spiritual Meets the Digital


The phrase “attention is all you need” comes from a Google AI paper—not just spiritual wisdom. And yet, that’s the bridge. Computers and consciousness may not be so different. The architecture of GPUs, CPUs, and neural networks seems to mirror the brain, the soul, the multiverse of thought.


Federico Faggin, inventor of the microprocessor, now explores consciousness in plants. The boundary between the digital and the spiritual is thinner than we think.

Key Takeaways

  • Simulations help us explore what’s real without risk—maybe life is one.

  • Lucid dreams and groggy thoughts may reveal subconscious “threads” always running.

  • Stress defaults the brain to comfort zones—your personal simulation.

  • REM sleep and circadian shifts open doors to parallel lifetimes.

  • Like GPUs, we’re multi-threaded beings—holding many versions within us.

  • AI and spirituality aren’t opposites—they might be reflections.

We’re just getting started. In the next part, I’ll talk about the good and the bad of video games and why I eventually chose to step away. Until then, stay curious—and maybe question the “realness” of your day just a little more.

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