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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.

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