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Today nearly everyone is familiar with holograms, three-dimensional images projected into space with the aid of a laser. Now, two of the world's most eminent thinkers -- University of London physicists David Bohm, a former protege of Einstein's and one of the world's most respected quantum physicists, and Stanford neurophysiologist Karl Pribram, one of the architects of our modern understanding of the brain -- believe that the universe itself may be a giant hologram, quite literally a kind of image or construct created, at least in part, by the human mind. This remarkable new way of looking at the universe explains now only many of the unsolved puzzles of physics, but also such mysterious occurrences as telepathy, out-of-body and near death experiences, "lucid" dreams, and even religious and mystical experiences such as feelings of cosmic unity and miraculous healings.

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338 pages
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Harper Perennial
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May 6, 1992
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5.31 x 0.79 x 8 inches
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0060922583
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978-0060922580
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“A classic in the field of science and spirituality.” -- Lynne McTaggart, author of The Field

“In The Holographic Universe, Michael Talbot argues nothing less than that the universe is itself one giant hologram. Mr. Talbot thus explains out-of-body experiences, quantum-theory problems, the paranormal, and other unsolved riddles of brain and body.” -- New York Times

“A wake-up call to wonder, an adventure in ideas.” -- Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Space, Time & Medicine

“Elegant. . . helps to bridge the artificial gap that has opened up between mind and matter, between us and the rest of the cosmos.” -- Lyall Watson, author of Supernature

"In remarkably readable prose (even when dealing with physics), Talbot explores the ways in which our concepts of time, personality, and even consciousness are altered by defining them as holographic. . .controversial but fascinating material." -- Booklist

“Astounding . . . clear and convincing. Talbot is on to something exciting.” -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (May 6, 1992)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060922583
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060922580
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.79 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #938,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,091 in Cosmology (Books)
- #1,895 in Philosophy Metaphysics
- #2,437 in Parapsychology (Books)

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Matthew

Goes off the deep end quick

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019

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This books goes off the deep end pretty quick. It covers things like telekinesis, teleportation, and mind reading with a quick, this person 200 years ago said he could do this, proved by this other person 200 years ago who claimed to have seen it. Many of the "examples" of people with special powers have serious allegations of fraud that aren't mentioned. It should also be noted that the James Randi foundation has a million dollar reward for being able to demonstrate any of the X-Men abilities talked about in this book and has yet to be claimed.

I was hoping this book would cover a bit on Simulation Theory but no such luck.

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Beverly A. Brodsky

The Whole in Every Part

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A conceptual breakthrough for consciousness researchers and new physics theoreticians. Puncturing the Brain equals Mind theory, Talbot shows that we are greater than our physical boundaries, and rolls in new science into the equation, that man and cosmos are part of an interconnected hologram, with the whole in every part. Neuroscientist Karl Pribram, initially in collaboration with physicist David Bohm, reached the conclusion that the brain is a hologram. Dr. Bohm felt that the universe was was a hologram and not an objective reality, infinitely interconnected. In science, we learn about things by breaking it down to its parts, but the cosmic superhologram cannot be studied this way, because it is holonomic rather than reductive. We must put the mystery together. At the highest level, stars in the sky, fish in the sea, the heart in our chest, pulse as one entity. Time and space are illusions, because past, present and future exist simultaneously.

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Making the complex readable

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2015

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I enjoyed reading Talbot's interpretations of Quantum Physics, even if the Holographic metaphor did at times feel a bit overwrought. He has a gift for making complex ideas quite readable.

At the quantum level, it becomes evident that separateness is an illusion. I've heard that before--that all things are vibrantly, dynamically interconnected--but Talbot helped me see it in fresh new ways. He explores how different thinkers illuminate this profound insight.

Especially powerful to me was his explanation of physicist David Bohm's view that space is not empty; it's chockfull of energy. I've been drawn for years to the idea of the "fertile void" in my life. It has allowed me to take risks--such as leaving job and home to travel the world--knowing that something will always come. In fact, I now look at most any circumstance, even the brain surgery I had, as an opportunity for something new to arise. I love thinking about how this disposition is actually lining up with the way the universe works at the subatomic level.

Ultimately, this book asks the question: What is Reality? And it shows how Quantum Physics is drawing the conclusion that Reality is infinitely more than we perceive with our conscious minds, that it's interconnected and infinite and limitless. In other words, science is confirming what mystics have said for thousand of years.

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brianman3

The supernatural happenings in history explained in a scientific theory. Prepare to have your mind blown!

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2015

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I loved this book.

The Holographic Universe starts out with some fascinating explanations of holograms, quantum fields, and neurology, and the author then explains why he believes that the entire universe is a hologram. This is within the first three chapters.

The remainder of the book is a collection of fascinating true stories, taken from history, scientists, gurus, other people, and his own experiences, that seem to support his holographic universe theory. I don't know if I am convinced that the universe is a hologram, but i can at least say that the universe shares some qualities with a hologram, and I'm open to the possibility. It is fascinating.

The human brain is a hologram. The world is a hologram. Humanity is a hologram. The entire universe is a hologram. Everything we experience is holographic. These are the claims expressed - quite well - within the pages of The Holographic Universe.

Topics explored include telekinesis, psychic abilites, NDEs, OBEs, fire-proof humans, and even a human's direct ability to control the world around them. One particularly awesome story was told of a Shaman (don't know if that's the accurate word) who could make trees disappear from existence. Wow!

This is supernatural reality at its finest. The Holographic Universe blew my mind. Science, wonder, reality, and what it means to be human are all explored in depth in this book. I loved it.

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Puggle Mom

A great way to learn about holographic theory

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019

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This book is truly fascinating. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down. I almost read it in one sitting, because it is so insightful. This book covers a lot of topics and seeks to prove how holographic theory helps explain that which is unexplainable. It references many scientific studies, but is written in a very engaging, easy to understand way. If you love science, and question the world around you, you will likely enjoy this book.

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Peter Houck

If Talbot's premise is valid, and it may well ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017

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If Talbot's premise is valid, and it may well be, this is a revolutionary concept. It can be tough slogging, however, because he gets into scientific concepts that I do not understand, and his terminology in such cases is not helpful. I think the book would have been more understandable if Talbot had taken time to briefly explain the concepts about which he writes, instead of assuming his readers will understand what he was saying.

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S. W.

The Holographic Universe

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019

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I wanted a copy for my own collection. The price was right for this purchase and the condition was really good for the edition I received. If you haven't read it, you should like it if you enjoy or have an interest in the topic and theories that are the basis for the book's title. Sometimes, it's interesting to go outside the box and explore other thoughts and ideas even if they step outside what has become generally accepted theories (e.g., dark matter, etc.) that are used to rationalize parts of the unsolved puzzle that is physics to try and explain how things work in our universe and beyond.

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V.T.

Disappointed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2018

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This was my first book ever that I’ve read on the matter. It is surely a fantastic read, although it is not recent and is from the 1996. However, it was not an easy read sometimes and not due to the terminology used but more so due to the fact that quite often the author overstretches his statements and full them up with unnecessary fluff. This bothered me as there were quite a lot of repetitions that I had to skip through. Sometimes the author is being controversial: for example, he states that he hasn’t seen any materialisations of objects himself but rather their effects afterwards. However, the next paragraph starts with him stating and giving an example of exactly the opposite. This in turn is making the reader confused. Another thing: some examples that he uses in the book are quite... well, they are not giving you a scientific vibe but rather a “make it a top seller Hollywood style” type of a vibe. I don’t like this approach much. I would have rather the author kept it simpler without trying to “decorate” his examples with pretty words and over exaggerations (and repetitions!).
The chapters structure in the book is also really chaotic and the author seems to be jumping from one point to the next without a smooth flow.
Another thing, we are in 2018 now so it is quite outdated and should perhaps not be the first choice of readers but something more timely relevant that is out there.
Don’t get me wrong, it is a great read but drawbacks that I mentioned above are a lot and doesn’t deserve 5 stars.

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M. Fearne

A brilliant book by a brilliant author.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2016

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I have had so many copies of this book over the years since it was first published and have been soft enough to pass them on to interested friends and colleagues. I cannot describe this book adequately - it really is the key to the door of understanding life, the Universe and everything. Michael Talbot writes in a constructive yet simple to understand method and even though I have to backtrack over a page on occasion (yes, even now when I have read it several times), there is just so much to take in - it really is mind blowing. Talbot explains the origins of Bohm (a student of Einstein) and Pribram research into Cosmic Consciousness via Quantum Science. They show and prove, beyond doubt, how everything is so interconnected that we are living in a virtual hologram. I have grown up with this book and I can measure the change of the scientific attitudes from poo-poo to acceptance over the years and the Cerne Hydron Collider has had a lot to do with it too. For those who seek enlightenment; not for mushrooms!

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Sofagirl

Simply superb piece of work

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2017

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I have so much to be grateful for thanks to Michael Talbot really opening my eyes

I have since recommended this book to everyone I know

Also watch the videos on YouTube under Thinking Allowed series with Jeffrey Mishlove

Such a brilliant writer and thinker

It's such a shame his life was cut short I can only imagine what other great revelations he would have next come up with

Buy it you won't regret it and you're life will never be the same again

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allison

Fabulous book,

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2017

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Fabulous book, opens your eyes and mind to the truth surrounding us and helps to master the monkey mind when you fully realise your creating your reality

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Excellent read! Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2021

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Wow where to start?
This was the first book I had read in years & it certainly didn’t disappoint.
The wide range of phenomenons Talbot discusses to great depth in simply 300 pages astounds me! Every point he makes is clear cut, decisive & always follows a reference to hold validity.

Talbot introduces ideas of the Quantum by closing following Einstein’s theory of relativity & details the broad range of arguments for & against this consensus.
Talbot narrates the history that was entailed in Einstein’s formulations by also listing Bohm & Bohr who had objective roles in the theory of quanta as well.
In addition, he logs all of Bohm’s disagreements with Einstein’s views & labels all acquisitions towards Bohm’s viewpoint of a need for revision.

Talbot is very neutral in his own personal views & everything discussed is simply a narrative to open your mind to the vast complexity that is the universe. Informing us all all the distinct possibilities there could be beyond just this physical 3D realm.

At first, I was quite worried I may not be able to comprehend the quantum physics due to my lack of knowledge in the matter. However, Talbot reviews the analysis of the quanta in such a way that it is very easy to follow & by the end you even have your own questions to ask...what really is reality?

Talbot begins his writings by discussing photons & electrons, simply explaining the possibility that they could in-fact be in no dimension. Studies conducted such as the double slit experiment hold such inextricable value to really questioning what is reality? Is it all just endless waves of electromagnetic energy? Frequencies that carry & have the potential to occur?

Pribram is another physicist who is closely referenced throughout in regards to his views on consciousness & the possibility of what reality could behold.
The amount of reading that must have been conducted by Talbot prior to the publication of this book is simply astonishing. As stated above, Talbot is very wise in withholding his own personal views. This book is in no way subjective. Instead; Talbot merely puts together such a wide range of arguments for the dynamics of the quantum that you really do start to see the bigger picture that this conscious reality is so much more than we can comprehend.

One criticism I would have in relation to this book is that the chapter where Miracles & placebos are discussed seems to be prolonged...Talbot puts a big emphasis on these aspects & although again it was all sourced with reliability; throughout this chapter you did feel like it could have been condensed rather than a sequence of repetition through various publications & studies.

In contrast, Talbot very much adopts a push-pull methodology in his writings. With the above being said, just when you think the book is hitting a flat line & is starting to null; Talbot will dramatically incorporate a new idea such as the concept of UFOs & you’ll suddenly find yourself being drawn back in for another 30 pages, struggling to put the book down.

Talbot is very clever in his format, a wide range of religious teachings, spiritual measures & informative information from transcripts of Monks & diverse cultures is all registered in this book & the way he tells it, you just can’t help put think perhaps they all hold some truth to one degree or another?

Talbot too, indeed talks about components such as the Paranormal, entities, near death experiences, out of body experiences, meditation, hypnosis, what dreams could be & studies conducted with the assertion of what LSD can influence...all these findings are very breath taking but I would be naive to reveal anymore than this.

This is a must read book!
I was very sad to discover upon finishing this book, Talbot actually passed away many years ago. However, his writings will certainly live on, enlightening us all into what this deep plane of consciousness could be? How much of reality we really don’t know & how much more is out there!

I will be sure to read another one of his books in the future.
Rest in peace Micheal. A true inspiration.

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