The Danny Goler Interview

Overview

Danny Goler argues that his “simulation theory” is not mere speculation. He claims it can be directly observed through DMT and laser/projection experiments. He repeatedly emphasizes:

“Simulation doesn’t mean fake.” If conscious agents experience something, then it counts as reality—even if the environment is computationally “rendered.”

Core Claim: DMT Reveals “Code” in Projected Light

• Goler says that when he projects defracted/laser light onto surfaces, he sees recurring, self-executing “code-like” patterns—imagery he compares to The Matrix.
• He claims the content appears:
  • consistent across people, and
  • persistent in ways that, in his view, suggest an informational structure embedded in physics/perception rather than imagination alone.
• He frames this as part of a broader “cognitive physics” / “information physics” program, exploring relationships between matter, consciousness, and the role of observers.

Research Direction: Making the Phenomenon Testable

Goler describes an effort to move from personal claims to measurable evidence, including:

• Apple Vision Pro experiments

  • He describes capturing an image of a projected “band of light,” cleaning it, and viewing it in VR/AR.
  • He claims DMT users can see “characters” embedded in the image that appear “frozen.”

• Brain-scan pairing and labeling

  • Users would click on perceived symbols while their brain state is recorded, using short time windows before/after.
  • Then users would label which preloaded character they think they saw.
  • With enough trials, an AI would generate a “Rosetta stone” mapping how different brains correlate with the same perceived regions.

• Future test with video

  • He proposes testing whether the characters “move” when the projection is in video form.
  • He notes this is technically difficult due to filming two closely spaced perspectives.

He also reports that others may be pursuing neuroscience-based explanations. For example:

• Anthony Ness suggests DMT reduces higher brain activity enough that lower visual processing (e.g., V1) dominates, producing limited topological “building block” line patterns (T/L/X arrangements) that could explain cross-person similarities in perception.

How He Defends Certainty (and Why Scientists Push Back)

• Goler says he is “absolutely” convinced by his own experiences.
• He argues that mainstream scientific caution (“we think this is likely”) doesn’t match his level of certainty.
• He acknowledges scientists’ frustration, while also saying he remains open to revision.

DMT Experiences: Realism, “Insectoids,” and Simulation Layers

• He reports thousands of DMT experiences (citing roughly ~7,000).
• He describes seeing “insectoids” as simulators—entities he portrays as matter-structural rather than comforting/loving in a conventional spiritual sense.
• He suggests UFO/UAP phenomena may be:
  • within our universe, or
  • higher-level projections into our context.
• He discusses physics-inspired ideas (e.g., warping space/time as theoretically possible), while also questioning specific real-world claims for lacking testable physics.

Broader Worldview: Theology, Jesus, and Morality

Beyond simulation claims, Goler provides highly spiritual/theological interpretations:

• He describes “God” (or ultimate source) as beyond local conceptions.
• He says he was shown a “woman” as the source in a vision, which he found confusing but consistent with what he believes he saw.
• He claims he saw Jesus “exactly as described in the Bible.”
• He interprets this within a karmic/ethical system emphasizing protection and responsibility.
• He argues the primary takeaway is ethical harmony—how people treat each other—and maintaining a “horizon of relevance” where inquiry doesn’t destabilize wellbeing.

He also reframes religious/control anxieties:

• He argues that being “watched/observed” is already functionally true in practice.
• He interprets simulation as “rendering” rather than a deceitful trick.

Psychedelics and Risks: Advocacy With Harm Warnings

• Goler discusses early and heavy psychedelic use, including a strikingly high LSD dose claim.
• He states psychedelic-assisted therapy can produce beneficial outcomes, referencing:
  • psilocybin research,
  • addiction/OCD contexts,
  • and an FDA-related framing involving “Trump signed an executive order” regarding ibogaine (with transcript details reported as not fully verified).
• He stresses serious risks, including:
  • negative outcomes,
  • and cardiovascular concerns with ibogaine in clinical settings.
• He argues for facilitator/medical supervision rather than unsupervised use.

Presenter and Contributors Mentioned

• Matt — host/interviewer
• Danny Goler — guest; founder/investigator; Code of Reality Initiative / cognitive physics
• Aaron Vendon — director of Goler’s upcoming film
• Chris Paris — producer of the film
• Sterling Kohley — brain scan expert mentioned as part of the team
• Anthony Ness — independent researcher cited (V1 dominance/topological pattern theory)
• Andrew Gallimore — named critic who advised Goler to be less overly certain; also referenced as having a relevant book
• Dr. David Deutsch — referenced physics figure; constructor theory discussed
• Johns Hopkins — referenced for psilocybin/ibogaine study context
• Wheeler — credited/named for “it from bit” concept
• Rusevan Verk — named in relation to simulation hypothesis / book
• Paul Heinik — referenced regarding “disclosure” being individual rather than mass-announced
• Elon Musk — mentioned in relation to simulation probability comments
• Jeffrey Long — cited regarding near-death experiences involving Jesus
• Richard Davidson — cited for default mode network / meditation-related research