The Holographic Universe

Michael Talbot

I can’t believe this book was published 13 years ago and no one, until recently, told me to read it. I think this is one of the best and most significant books I have ever read. Granted, I have an interest in physics, the mind, paranormal abilities, and of course the nature of reality or consciousness, but this book is so well-written and contains so much research and leading edge theories that I believe anyone and everyone who would read this book would love it almost as much as I did.

Michael Talbot, the author, combines personal experience as someone who has paranormal or psychic abilities with a deep knowledge of the latest thinking of physicists. On top of this he has done an incredible job of gathering data and compiling resources about the paranormal abilities of the mind that should convince even the most skeptical reader that reality is much more complex than most materialists would care to admit. His research is well footnoted and has provided me with a number of books or articles I am looking forward to reading.

I couldn’t put this book down. I found it very thrilling and inspiring. Although I don’t necessarily agree with all of the author’s suggestions and/or conclusions about this being a holographic universe, it is certainly something worth thinking about. More importantly his thorough and scientific treatment and fantastic documentation of such things as psychic phenomena, out of body experiences, and near death experiences are thrilling and introduce us on very subtle and deep levels to the really important issues about the nature of life and/or the purpose or meaning of life.

I am definitely adding this book to my "Top-ten" list of the best and most important books I have ever read. I can't wait to read some of his other books!

Review by Len Oppenheim.