Michael Coleman Talbot (September 29, 1953 – May 27, 1992) was an American author of a number of books highlighting parallels between ancient mysticism and quantum mechanics, and espousing a theoretical model of reality that suggests the physical universe is akin to a giant hologram. According to Talbot ESP, telepathy, and other paranormal phenomena are real and are a product of his holographic model of reality.

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The holographic universe is an idea presented in the book "The Holographic Universe" by Michael Talbot it explores the metaphysic implications that underline quantum mechanics supersymmetry and suggests the idea that the universe is a hologram. After examining the work of physicist David Bohm and neurophysiologist Karl Pribram, both of whom independently arrived at holographic theories or models of the universe, the book argues that a holographic model could possibly explain supersymmetry and also various paranormal and anomalous phenomena, and provide a basis for mystical experience.

Melodic death metal band Scar Symmetry based its 2008 album Holographic Universe on this book.

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