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Summary: Open your eyes and see the wonder around you!
Review: If you want to open your eyes and see the infinite possibilities waiting for you read this book and start being aware of them. It will change your life! It has changed the way I view everything around me. Everything is possible! Knowledge is power. This book may become your bible.
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Summary: A review from a slightly different perspective than others
Review: I read Talbot's book for a different reason than most reviewers here. I heard that it was a good layman's elaboration of quantum physicist David Bohm's theory of the Implicate Order. This turned out to correct.Bohm's theory is without doubt the most plausible of all the so-called "hidden variable" interpretations of quantum mechanics (with the possible exception of John Cramer's Transactional Interpretation). But I find it is often misrepresented in layman's introductory quantum physics books because almost every author ends up stating that hidden variable theories, including Bohm's, require faster-than-light signalling between quanta. Bohm's Implicate Order expressly does NOT rely on ANY signalling between quanta. The mistake authors make is to associate Bohm's Implicate Order with a reinterpretation of quantum-level reality when in fact, the Implicate Order is a SUB-quantum level of reality (where Einsteinian spacetime does not exist; therefore no separation of quanta exists--right in line with Bell's Theorem I might point out). Talbot manages to nail this on the head with his illustration of the fish in the aquarium (and doesn't even have to resort to words like "subquantum"). I applaud that Talbot gets Bohm right. And of course integrating it with Pribram's neurophysical theories drives the argument home very well. I must also applaud that the paranormal evidence cited in support of the theory is confined to research by actual scientists rather than mere tabloid fare.
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Summary: jclautsch
Review: This book is VERY interesting! Talbot is a reporter who writes on scientific matters for non-scientists. In this book, he pulls together information that the mathematics of holography is the (or at least a) basis for the organization of quantum probability fields. Such a thesis gives rise to possible explanations for all kinds of mysterious phemomena, such as the powers of mystics and the amazing abilities of some to heal themselves. Talbot does a good job of pulling together what is known at present. Because the quantum world is basically uncomprehensive by the human imagination, this book is helpful in explaining why.
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Summary: Absolutely a winner.
Review: "The Holographic Universe" is a most excellent read. Mr. Talbot has explained difficult ideas in terms which are understandable, readable and fascinating. This is not religion nor is it an alternative, it provides some plausible solutions to questions our present science finds unanswerable. It was right up my alley and in my opinion worthy of five stars.
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Summary: All and everything, for the present time
Review: Clearly reveals one of the secrets of the universe. If you're interested in that kinda thing ...
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Summary: Wonderful for non-scientifics....
Review: I read this book about seven years ago on the recommendation of an acquaintance. I am not a scientist, nor have a background in any of the sciences except from school. However, I found this book stimulating, insightful, validating, and easy enough to understand and grasp that I read the whole thing and came away with new insights about my own life and experiences. I did not expect to see new scientific information, but rather a new way of looking at recent scientific trends, and how it relates to the "common man's experience", and this is exactly what I read. I would only recommend this book to a serious student of life as it takes a certain level of curiosity to want to read a book with a scientific type of writing.
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Summary: The Holographic Universe
Review: An enormously interesting and provocative book. One that requires several readings, with each reading providing food for thought. The power of the human mind can reach into what we perceive as objective reality and affect our health, or in even more abstract terms, objective reality itself. This book touches on that and more. A handbook for the human mind/universe.
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Summary: Been there, done that.
Review: I'll confess that I have not yet read the book. I'd like instead to just comment on the reviews. First of all, the interest in higher dimensions has permeated all of mathematics and physics for about 100 years. So it's amazing that at this late date someone can come along and say "the universe may have higher dimensions" and still be applauded as a visionary. The idea may indeed be profound, but it is certainly not novel. (See "Flatland" for starters.) Second, the idea of holographic or distributed memory has been chewed-on and digested both in the fields of artificial neural networks and cognitive psychology. Consult any one of the hundreds of recent textbooks in these fields for the details. For myself, I'll look forward to reading Talbot's book, but based on the other reviews I can't say that the anticipation is killing me.
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Summary: More Metaphysics Than Science--Still Mind Expanding
Review: If you are quite willing to have all your concepts about reality and all your rational perspectives of the universe challenged, this is the book for you. It is mind expanding and it goes quite a bit beyond what I am presently prepared to accept as truth, but I do sincerely recommend it to those willing to consider these ideas. However, I do consider it basically speculative and of more interest to those who are metaphysically inclined than to those of a more scientific background. Talbot does cite a number of scientists, including ones as highly respected as Albert Einstein and Bohr. However, many others are ones who are more controversial than accepted. Also cited are such people as Larry Dossey, Louise Hay, Carlos Castaneda and Ram Dass, people for whom I have at least partial respect, but who are not exactly accepted with open arms by basic scientists. It is fascinating reading. And I'll share this with you...while reading it and being geared to thoughts of the synchrocity in life, I apparantly attracted a number of "coincidences" into my life including a very welcome and needed windfall...not a huge one, but enough to enable me to do something I ernestly desired to do. I have always felt that our thoughts are powerful and capable of affecting our own personal lives. Talbot does go a bit further, though, and I can't presently buy the whole enchilada. But I am glad I discovered the book and do recommend it to those who are willing to stretch their minds.
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Summary: An Expanded View of the Mind
Review: This is a must read for anyone who is interested in understanding how science and metaphysics intersect. Talbot successfully presents his theory of mind, science, and spirituality by using holography as a metaphor. The quantum physicists saw something different when looking through the microscope, each reader of the "Holographic Universe" will conclude a different and unique interpretation. I loved reading this book so much I bought it for all my closest friends. Now we have the most intriguing and stimulating conversations on mind, science and spirituality.
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