The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality
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"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
Now featuring a foreword by Lynne McTaggart, The Holographic Universe is a landmark work whose exciting conclusions continue to be proven true by today's most advanced physics, cosmology, and string theory.
Nearly everyone is familiar with holograms--three-dimensional images projected into space with the aid of a laser. Two of the world's most eminent thinkers 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. University of London physicist David Bohm, a protégé of Einstein and one of the world's most respected quantum physicists, and Stanford neurophysiologist Karl Pribram, an architect of our modern understanding of the brain, have developed a remarkable new way of looking at the universe. Their theory explains not 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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"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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Nearly everyone is familiar with holograms--three-dimensional images projected into space with the aid of a laser. Two of the world's most eminent thinkers 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. University of London physicist David Bohm, a protégé of Einstein and one of the world's most respected quantum physicists, and Stanford neurophysiologist Karl Pribram, an architect of our modern understanding of the brain, have developed a remarkable new way of looking at the universe. Their theory explains not 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.
Now featuring a foreword by Lynne McTaggart, Michael Talbot's The Holographic Universe is a landmark work whose exciting conclusions continue to be proven true by today's most advanced physics, cosmology, and string theory.
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Publisher : HarperCollins; Reprint edition (6 September 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062014102
ISBN-13 : 978-0062014108
Dimensions : 2.08 x 13.49 x 20.32 cmBest Sellers Rank: 12,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)6 in Mathematical Physics (Books)
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Michael Talbot
Michael Talbot was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1953. As a young man, he moved to New York City, where he pursued a career as a freelance writer, publishing articles in Omni, The Village Voice, and others, often exploring the confluence between science and the spiritual.
Talbot published his first novel, The Delicate Dependency: A Novel of the Vampire Life as an Avon paperback original in 1982; recently republished by Valancourt Books, it is regarded a classic of the genre, frequently appearing on lists of the best vampire novels ever written, and secondhand copies have long been expensive and hard to find. His other horror titles, both cult classics, are The Bog (1986) and Night Things (1988).
But despite the popularity of his fiction among horror fans, it was for his nonfiction that Talbot was best known, much of it focusing on new age concepts, mysticism, and the paranormal. Arguably his most famous and most significant is The Holographic Universe (1991), which examines the increasingly accepted theory that the entire universe is a hologram; the book remains in print and highly discussed today.
Michael Talbot died of leukemia in 1992 at age 38.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A scientist who grew up with a poltergeist so he is able to scientifically explain phenomena.Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 27 February 2020
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Amazing information from Scientist that grew up with a poltergeist so he is able to scientifically explain phenomena. Great examples so even someone without a science degree can understand well 😊
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3.0 out of 5 stars DisappointedReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 27 November 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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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read! Would definitely recommend!Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 3 February 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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M. Fearne
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book by a brilliant author.Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 8 January 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
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb piece of workReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 8 February 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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4.0 out of 5 stars Challening and, under the right mindframe, profoundReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 25 July 2016
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The most notable effort of the late Michael Talbot, the Holographic Universe is an interesting read based around a premise which is still debated amongst the scientific community today. This is definitely food for thought and a book which, if you have no familiarity with the subject, will force you to stop and look at life under a different light. Talbot draws from concepts of individuals such as Bohm and Grof to present his own vision of what the nature of the universe might actually be, and he tries to take you by the hand the whole way. Keep in mind however, this might be a difficult reading exercise for the hardcore skeptic, as Talbot also draws heavily from his own subjective experience in doing so, which sometimes can feel, at best, a scientific stretch.
All in all though, this is an intriguing mixture between science and a spiritual philosophy of sorts which easily stands the test of time.
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