Yhn first seen 4 h ago, last just now, peak #13
Whatever became of holography?
Original: Whatever became of holography? (2011)
An American Scientist essay from 2011 revisits holography, a technology once heralded in the mid-20th century as the future of imaging, credit cards, art and data storage. The piece reflects on why holograms never fulfilled those grand expectations, remaining largely a novelty despite decades of research. Readers are sharing it again, comparing the hype cycle around holograms with today's emerging technologies.
Why now: Resurfaced nostalgia and interest in how past technology hype cycles compare with today's AI and 3D-display developments.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 17 snapshots from 4 h ago to just now.
Evidence
- Whatever became of holography? (2011) · cainxinth · 92
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