A Thin Sheet of Reality - The Universe as a Hologram

Explore the fascinating concept of the universe as a hologram in this thought-provoking 90-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into cutting-edge physics theories that suggest our reality might be a projection of laws and processes existing on a thin surface at the edge of the universe. Join renowned physicists as they discuss the holographic principle, its origins in black hole studies, and its recent breakthrough in string theory. Examine questions about the nature of reality, information preservation, and the limits of human knowledge. Learn about the debate with Stephen Hawking, the mapping of universal elements, and the idea of the universe as a giant computer. Gain insights into the excitement and skepticism surrounding this revolutionary concept that challenges our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.

John Hockenberry's Introduction
Participant Introductions.
What is the Holographic Principal?
Are we real or are we just holograms?
Why can't information just go away?
How was the debate with Stephen Hawking?
Can we map every element in the known universe?
Where did you find the information being stored?
Finding the exact amount of information in a black hole?
Physics can describe everything in a 0 or 1 bit per Planck area.
What excites you about the Holographic principal?
Who thinks the Holographic Principle is rubbish?
Is there a more basic state that quantum mechanics?
What position do you all take on the Holographic Principal?
The universe is a giant computer.
The limits of knowing everything.