BOOKS
Rizwan Virk is the bestselling author of books that explore simulation theory, entrepreneurship, intuition, gaming, technology, and the relationship between science and consciousness. His work blends rigorous research with accessible storytelling, inviting readers to rethink the nature of reality, success, and the digital worlds we build.
Below you’ll find Riz’s major works, spanning futurism, metaphysics, multiverse theory, startup strategy, and personal transformation.
THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS
An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics & Eastern Mystics Agree We Are in a Video Game-Like Simulation
In this widely acclaimed bestseller, Riz builds the case that our physical world may be a sophisticated simulation—much like a massively multiplayer online game. Drawing from quantum mechanics, computer science, VR, AI, Eastern philosophy, and the evolution of video games, he presents the 10 stages of simulation technology and explores why humanity may be rapidly approaching the ability to create simulated universes of our own.
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THE SIMULATED UNIVERSE
Do multiple versions of us exist in parallel timelines? In this follow-up to The Simulation Hypothesis, Rizwan Virk explores how an information-based simulation can unify competing interpretations of quantum mechanics and shed new light on the Mandela Effect, time, and the nature of possibility. Blending computer science, quantum physics, and video game logic, Virk offers a fresh way to understand the multiverse and our place within it.
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WISDOM OF A YOGI
Lessons For Modern Seekers
As the founder of Play Labs @ MIT and a veteran of the gaming and mobile revolutions, Riz has helped launch, invest in, and advise dozens of groundbreaking companies. His portfolio includes household names like Discord, Tapjoy, Pocket Gems, Funzio, Theta Labs, Moon Express, and many others.
He leads Bayview Labs, serves as a venture partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, and works with startups and institutions exploring next-generation gaming, AI, blockchain, and immersive technologies.
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ZEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Walking the Path of the Career Warrior
Riz’s bestselling books — including The Simulation Hypothesis, Zen Entrepreneurship, The Simulated Multiverse, and Startup Myths & Models — have inspired readers worldwide and helped mainstream the discussion about simulation theory and virtual reality.
As a film producer, he has worked on feature films, documentaries, and television projects based on the works of Philip K. Dick and Ursula K. Le Guin. He is a frequent guest on major media platforms including The Joe Rogan Experience, BBC, Scientific American, Gaia, Inside Edition Digital, and the History Channel.
Through writing, speaking, and The Simulated Universe podcast, Riz brings complex ideas to life for audiences around the world.
STARTUP MYTHS AND MODELS
What You Won't Learn in Business School
As the founder of Play Labs @ MIT and a veteran of the gaming and mobile revolutions, Riz has helped launch, invest in, and advise dozens of groundbreaking companies. His portfolio includes household names like Discord, Tapjoy, Pocket Gems, Funzio, Theta Labs, Moon Express, and many others.
He leads Bayview Labs, serves as a venture partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, and works with startups and institutions exploring next-generation gaming, AI, blockchain, and immersive technologies.
Sharing Ideas Through Books, Film & Global Media
Riz’s bestselling books — including The Simulation Hypothesis, Zen Entrepreneurship, The Simulated Multiverse, and Startup Myths & Models — have inspired readers worldwide and helped mainstream the discussion about simulation theory and virtual reality.
As a film producer, he has worked on feature films, documentaries, and television projects based on the works of Philip K. Dick and Ursula K. Le Guin. He is a frequent guest on major media platforms including The Joe Rogan Experience, BBC, Scientific American, Gaia, Inside Edition Digital, and the History Channel.
Through writing, speaking, and The Simulated Universe podcast, Riz brings complex ideas to life for audiences around the world.
