A philosophical deep-dive into reincarnation, dimensional theory, and the possibility that we're all serving time in a cosmic prison. Joli (@Joli.artist) and @Staysch explore whether Earth is actually a 3D penitentiary for higher-dimensional beings. From unexplained Victorian art obsessions to unconscious reality manipulation, Joli shares personal evidence of consciousness bleeding between lifetimes and dimensions. The conversation explores the theory that our reality might exist as a dystopian ...
Jul 05, 2025•50 min•Season 20Ep. 22
Many of the most loyal, dedicated men often find themselves confused when their relationships struggle despite genuinely wanting them to succeed. In this eye-opening episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation," Joli (@joli.artist) shares a fascinating pattern she discovered while reading veteran memoirs that reveals something profound about how we're all programmed to approach love. Men are taught to see women as "base camp" - the safe retreat you return to for rest and healing. But what if sh...
Jun 16, 2025•50 min•Season 20Ep. 21
What if everything we think about gender is wrong? In this episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation" , @joli.artist makes the case that "male" doesn't actually exist—it's just a performance we've all agreed to believe in. Starting with biology (we all begin as female fetuses), Joli walks us through how society trains people with certain body parts to suppress emotions and avoid anything coded as "feminine." The result? A male loneliness epidemic where men can only express feelings through al...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 20Ep. 20
A viral video claims lab-grown brain cells are conscious, being trained in a butterfly simulation, and might believe they are butterflies. Cool story—if it were true. In this episode of So You’re Living in a Simulation, artist and author @Joli.Artist dissects the viral claim that lab-grown brain cells are becoming sentient, and possibly believe they’re butterflies inside a simulation. The episode opens with a clear-eyed breakdown of the science behind organoid intelligence, exposing how fact has...
Apr 23, 2025•52 min•Season 20Ep. 19
Chess Against Fate: When Randomness Fails and Reality Answers Back What happens when you challenge the universe itself to a game? In this episode, Joli documents her attempt to break free from predetermined paths by introducing chaos into her decision-making, only to discover there's no such thing as randomness in our reality. From vanishing coins to perfectly symmetrical patterns, from AI conversations that become eerily self-aware to dreams that bleed into waking life, Joli weaves a gripping n...
Apr 05, 2025•52 min•Season 20Ep. 18
This episode of So You’re Living in a Simulation continues the mind-expanding conversation between host Joli and guest David Jay Brown, diving even deeper into the nature of reality, lucid dreaming, and the blurred boundaries between waking life and simulation. Key Themes: 1. Lucid Dreaming & Shared Consciousness • David shares his experiences with lucid dreaming and the struggle to communicate with dream characters as if they are separate conscious entities. • The discussion explores whethe...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 20Ep. 17
This episode of So You’re Living in a Simulation features an engaging, and intellectually rigorous conversation between host Joli and guest David Jay Brown, an author and researcher known for his work on lucid dreaming, consciousness, and psychedelics. Together, they explore the intersections of simulation theory, artificial intelligence, and human perception, drawing unexpected parallels between lucid dreaming and the nature of reality.Key Themes: 1. Reality as a Dream & Synchronicity • Jol...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 20Ep. 16
This episode is a philosophical deep dive into the nature of desire, free will, and the unseen forces shaping our reality. Through introspection and personal anecdotes, Joli (@Joli.artist) explores the idea that our wants are not truly our own. They arise from external programming, life experiences, and perhaps even entities beyond our perception. She challenges the common belief in free will, suggesting that desire and outcome are intrinsically linked, like two poles of a magnet, making resista...
Feb 03, 2025•42 min•Season 20Ep. 15
In this provocative episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation," hostess Joli (@joli.artist) challenges our understanding of madness, genius, and what it truly means to be free. Through the lens of artistic evolution - from Picasso to Rothko - she explores how what society labels as "losing one's mind" might actually be the most sane response to an insane world. Drawing from personal experiences in London's real estate market to profound philosophical insights, Joli argues that true madness is...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 20Ep. 14
On this episode of SO YOU’RE LIVING IN A SIMULATION, we explore how external forces—whether aliens, interdimensional beings, societal constructs, or advanced technologies—are disrupting humanity’s natural synchronization and pushing us beyond known limits. Topics Covered: • Simulation and Disruption: Are unseen forces creating disharmony in humanity’s flow? • Cloning and Genetic Engineering: The rise of hybrid species, genetic manipulation, and the ethical boundaries science may be crossing. • A...
Dec 16, 2024•57 min•Season 20Ep. 13
On this episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation" , Joli breaks down the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match, revealing a deeper commentary on media manipulation, celebrity culture, and the psychology of attention. She analyzes the event as more than just a fight—exposing how public figures strategically leverage spectacles to gain recognition and potential political influence. Key insights: Detailed analysis of the Tyson-Paul match Exploration of how attention becomes a powerful currency...
Nov 24, 2024•34 min•Season 20Ep. 12
--- In this episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation," Joli discusses the recent election and its implications for America. She offers a unique perspective on the election results, addressing everything from voter turnout to the Democratic Party's shortcomings. Joli explores how the two-party system has evolved into what she sees as essentially a one-party system, with Republicans controlling multiple branches of government. Rather than approaching this from a place of fear, she encourages v...
Nov 16, 2024•44 min•Season 20Ep. 11
--- On this episode of "So You’re Living in a Simulation," Joli delves into the concept of luck, emphasizing that it’s not merely random chance but something that can be actively influenced. She draws on the analogy of fishing to explain how people can "catch" luck, comparing it to hunting or preparing for low-probability events that lead to success. Luck isn’t just about being in the right place at the right time; it’s about positioning yourself in the right places often enough that when a luck...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 20Ep. 10
--- **In this thought-provoking episode of the "So You’re Living in a Simulation" Podcast, Joli explores the relationship between memory, consciousness, and the multiverse.** Starting with the challenges of memory retention, particularly for those with ADHD, Joli suggests that our minds often resurface irrelevant or painful memories without benefit. But what if we could selectively forget those who’ve caused us harm? She proposes a radical approach to memory: consciously editing past experiences...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 20Ep. 9
• In this thought-provoking episode of "So You’re Living in a Simulation," Joli challenges conventional wisdom about money, success, and societal programming. She explores the concept of money as a ubiquitous resource and questions the deeply ingrained belief that hard work always leads to wealth. Joli delves into the psychology of fear, encouraging listeners to transform their mindset from one of scarcity to abundance. She discusses the idea of "eating" or benefiting from challenging situations...
Sep 21, 2024•48 min•Season 20Ep. 8
On this episode of “Your One Black Friend” Podcast, Joli delves into the profound concepts of time, consciousness, and parallel universes. She begins by questioning the limitations imposed by our understanding of time travel, proposing that the notion of causality and past events might be challenged by the existence of parallel universes. Joli argues that while traditional physics suggests time travel to the past could violate fundamental laws, the existence of parallel realities offers a way ar...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 20Ep. 7
On this episode of “Your One Black Friend” Podcast, Joli begins by recounting a conversation with her editor Allwin, who expressed existential concerns about aging, suffering, and the cycle of life and death. Joli challenges conventional views on death, suggesting it may be an illusion rooted in societal conditioning (rather than an absolute end.) She proposes that our fear of death stems from a limited understanding of consciousness and reality. Drawing on various philosophical and scientific c...
Aug 01, 2024•56 min•Season 20Ep. 6
In Part 2 of this episode of "Your One Black Friend," Joli and guest host Kosmic Jedi continue their exploration of parallel universes, inspired by the themes and narrative of Blake Crouch's novel "Dark Matter," now a series on Apple TV. (Part 2 of this discussion deals only with episode 1-3 of the series.) Kosmic & Joli delve into the concept of infinite realities and discuss how this idea allows for endless possibilities and outcomes, making the show's narrative both exciting and thought-p...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 20Ep. 5
In Part 1 of this episode of "Your One Black Friend," Joli and Guest Host @KosmicJedi delve into the fascinating themes of Time Loops, Parallel Universes, and “Reality Transurfing”, leading to a discussion of Blake Crouch's novel "Dark Matter," (now a series on Apple TV.) What impact do the choices we make have on the paths our lives take? The conversation organically transitions into a broader discussion about the concept of time, routine, and how society's rigid structures often conflict with ...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 20Ep. 4
On this episode of "Your One Black Friend," titled "The Answer to Life, Universe, and Everything is to Die," Joli explores the profound implications behind Douglas Adams' famous number 42 from "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." She reveals a mind-blowing interpretation that 42 symbolizes the concept of "to die," suggesting that our reality is a simulation designed to experience endings and death, created by entities that are incapable of dying. Joli connects this interpretation to themes di...
Jun 21, 2024•35 min•Season 20Ep. 3
In this episode, your hostess Joli, (aka Jo the Storyteller,) begins by challenging the conventional notion that successful adults must engage in serious professions, highlighting how many top earners, such as athletes and entertainers, thrive by engaging in playful, childlike activities. We then delve into a philosophical inquiry about the illusion of choice and the deterministic nature of our lives, suggesting that while we can choose paths, we don't control the circumstances we encounter. Nex...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 20Ep. 2
In this thought-provoking episode, Joli explores the mind-bending hypothesis that humanity and our entire reality could be an artificial simulation or "time box" created by an advanced civilization. She presents evidence suggesting our world has programmed limitations, from our DNA to societal divisions, hinting at an intelligent design behind the scenes. Joli challenges the assumption that the creators of our reality must be supremely intelligent beings, drawing analogies to AI systems that can...
Apr 30, 2024•35 min•Season 20Ep. 1
In this episode titled "Money is Time," Joli discusses the often-overlooked truth behind the exchange of labor for money, emphasizing how money essentially represents hours of one's life. Joli challenges the common perception of money as merely a transactional tool, urging listeners to reevaluate how they spend their earnings. She illustrates the idea that spending money on trivial items equates to spending precious life hours on them. She further explains that money, as an intermediary, obscure...
Mar 26, 2024•29 min•Season 19Ep. 12
On today’s episode, Joli proposes a direct and profound connection between ADHD minds and the universe’s structure, suggesting a deeper, intrinsic alignment. What if the ADHD mind reflects an intuitive understanding of the universe? We will explore the intriguing concepts of algorithms in our reality, synchronicity, and how these ideas might relate to the ADHD brain. This discussion was inspired by an excerpt from "Dimensions" by Jacques Vallée that discusses how modern information systems uti...
Mar 17, 2024•53 min•Season 19Ep. 11
Imagine your mine as an app and your brain as the hardware/computer. Can you use your mind as one would use an app: engaging and disengaging it at will, and exiting out of it when done? Think of the mind’s internal monologue to an app running in the background of your cellphone that drains the device’s battery. The continuous, often uncontrollable internal dialogue can lead to mental strain and exhaustion. Just as background apps consume power even when you’re not actively using them, the consta...
Mar 06, 2024•51 min•Season 19Ep. 10
In this episode, Joli Artist, nka JoJo the Storyteller, 😏 examines the intersection of storytelling and our perception of reality. She advocates for the importance of questions over answers and the importance of fostering a society that encourages and values free and exploratory thinking. The episode begins with a reflection on a surprisingly profound Twitter post by Elmo, which led to an existential conversation about the public’s general dissatisfaction with life. Joli offers listeners a uniq...
Feb 27, 2024•43 min•Season 19Ep. 9
Exploring The Dystopian vision in acclaimed TV show "See," starring Jason Momoa, and how its portrayal of a sightless society opens dialogues on perception and human capability. - Defining Reality: Venture beyond the scientific into a conversation about the essence of "real." Inspired by a discussion with an astrophysicist friend, this segment explores the limits of scientific understanding and the mysteries that lie beyond empirical evidence. - Hallucinations and UFOs: Navigate the intriguing d...
Feb 16, 2024•41 min•Season 19Ep. 8
Is Your Life a Favorite Song to Higher Dimensional Beings? | Cosmic Philosophy & The Music of Existence Join Joli and her special guest, The Kosmic Jedi, in this thought-provoking episode of "Your One Black Friend." Dive into discussions on collective consciousness, the role of nature as a teacher, and the concept of being "watchers" in society. Explore the idea of life as a grand symphony, and how we contribute to the harmony or discord of the collective melody. In this episode, Joli Artist...
Feb 07, 2024•48 min•Season 19Ep. 7
Join us in this intriguing midweek mini-cast of "Your One Black Friend," where we delve into thought-provoking topics ranging from the Gregorian calendar's impact on our perception of the new year to the fascinating Apple TV show "Silo." Dive into a world of dystopian futures, the possibility of Earth being a silo for another civilization, and the implications of advanced technologies that may lie beyond our current understanding. This episode explores the intriguing question of whether Earth co...
Feb 03, 2024•20 min•Season 19Ep. 6
In a largely deterministic universe where factors beyond our control influence our lives, Is anything truly anyone’s fault? Similarly, can we genuinely claim credit for our personal achievements or even our traits, beauty, or talents? Consider our existence as semi-sentient beings who have found ourselves in a universe where the causes of what we experience as life are beyond our control. These include the circumstances of our birth, our genetic makeup, the era and culture into which we are born...
Jan 29, 2024•20 min•Season 19Ep. 5
