Is Our Universe Truly a Hologram?

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The discussion centers on the concept of the universe as a hologram, a theory supported by notable physicists such as Leonard Susskind and David Bohm. The idea posits that our three-dimensional reality may be a projection of information encoded on a two-dimensional surface. While some participants express skepticism regarding the validity of this theory, the ongoing research and simulations, including those published in reputable sources like Nature, lend it a degree of scientific credibility. The debate highlights the need for a clearer understanding of what a "hologram universe" entails.

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The whole hologram thing has always seemed like just unbelievable nonsense to me but there are reputable physicists like Leonard Suskind (who I think started the whole thing) who take it seriously.
 
Bohm certainly thought our universe was a hologram. Whether or not our universe is a hologram is currently highly unclear.
 
What does "hologram universe" even mean?
 

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