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The Holographic Universe
First published 1996 · 456 pages
A mind-expanding journey that bridges the gap between quantum physics and ancient mysticism to redefine the fabric of reality.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like having the rug of reality gently pulled out from under you, only to discover you are floating in a vast, interconnected web of consciousness. It moves at a steady, deliberate pace, carefully building a bridge between hard quantum mechanics and the esoteric realms of telepathy, near-death experiences, and mystical unity. The tone is deeply earnest and endlessly inquisitive, wrapping the reader in an expansive, awe-struck mood. The prose is remarkably accessible, translating dense scientific theories into clear, mind-bending revelations without losing the profound sense of wonder. It is a perfect fit for seekers, armchair philosophers, and anyone who has ever looked at the stars and suspected the universe is far stranger and more magical than it appears.
- Mood
- expansive
- mystical
- wonder-filled
- contemplative
- Tone
- earnest
- inquisitive
- speculative
- awe-struck
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- nature of reality · science and spirituality · human consciousness · cosmic interconnectedness
- The writing
- Clear and accessible, translating complex quantum physics and esoteric mysticism into digestible, thought-provoking concepts.
- The arc
- Begins with intellectual curiosity and expands into a profound sense of awe regarding the nature of existence.
- Who it's for
- Seekers and armchair philosophers who love exploring the fringes of science, consciousness, and the mystical fabric of reality.
Content notes
- discussions of death and near-death experiences
About the book
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 protégé 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 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.
Description from Open Library.
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