Hologram Horizons: Unveiling the Future of Technology
Hologram Projection technology is far from new. Believe it or not, a concert experiment held in 2012 at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in California was one of the most significant impacts to date.
Was it ethical to bring the dead to life? Commercially, it was a no-brainer as a hologram of Tupac performed live on stage alongside his living co-performers.
Hologram Technology
Projection technology is far from new. Believe it or not, a concert experiment held in 2012 at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in California was one of the most significant to date. Was it ethical to bring the dead to life? Commercially, it was a no-brainer as a hologram of Tupac performed live on stage alongside his living co-performers.
A sold-out arena placed ideas in the hands of organisers as they mulled over the possibilities of resurrecting other performers from the dead.
Experiment
The Coachella Valley music festival in April of 2012 seemed staged as more of an experiment than entertainment, but I’m sure I sit in the minority with that school of thought.
The public’s want and need to see their treasured and iconic artist perform on stage one more time made the technological faults somehow get overlooked. Perfection was different from the goal, and success was measured in ticket sales.
As a representative of the UK Event press, I could only have wished that I was part of the audience. The birth of outstanding technology could have reshaped the future of how an audience relates to performers from the past.
Hologram Ethical Debate
Artificial intelligence found its space to overtake and left this concept in the rearview mirror for now. There is no harm in that; however, there was a time when everyone believed that this event would set a precedent.
Stars like Elvis Presley, Marylin Monroe and Michael Jackson would remain performers for eternity, mortalised in holograms. We can see the makings of an ethical debate here. On the one hand, we encourage different generations to appreciate past stars. On the other side of the coin, who would hold the intellectual rights?
Love this technology or hate it. There is reasonable cause to argue both perspectives. Although we have yet to see how this technology will be adapted to communication, such as Team Meetings & Skype calls, a fused version of this tech combined with AI may be commonplace soon.
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Conversation Questions
1. Have you ever seen a hologram before? If so, what was your first impression of it?
2. How do you think hologram technology can be used to enhance educational experiences?
3. Can you imagine any potential applications of holograms in the entertainment industry? How might it change the way we experience live performances?
4. Do you think hologram technology will become a common tool for communication in the future? Why or why not?
5. What possible challenges or concerns might arise with the widespread use of hologram technology?
6. If you could create a holographic representation of any historical figure, who would it be and why?
7. How do you think hologram technology could revolutionise the medical field? What benefits might it bring?
8. Can you think of any ethical considerations that might arise from using holograms in various industries?
9. How might holograms impact how we interact with virtual or augmented reality experiences?
10. what are the most exciting possibilities that hologram technology could bring in the future?
11. How do you think holograms could be used to improve the shopping experience? Can you envisage any advantages or disadvantages?
12. What potential applications of holograms do you see in the field of architecture or interior design?
13. Can you imagine any ways in which holograms could be used to preserve cultural heritage or historical sites?
14. How might hologram technology change media consumption, such as movies, television shows, or video games?
15. Do you think holograms could positively impact remote collaboration and teamwork? Why or why not?
16. What safety measures or regulations do you think should be in place for the use of hologram technology in public spaces?
17. Can you think of any potential educational benefits of using holograms for virtual field trips or simulations?
18. How might holograms contribute to advancing scientific research or exploration?
19. What challenges must be overcome for hologram technology to become more affordable and accessible to the general public?
20. Can you imagine any potential risks or negative consequences of using holograms in everyday life?
21. Could meta threaten reality as we know it, encouraging virtual performances?
22. Has society passed the point of no return?
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Homework
If you are preparing for an IELTS exam, please complete the following task as homework.
Some people believe that Hologram technology could help businesses to become more efficient. Others think that they could do more harm than good. Write an essay to express your opinion based on this topic, and where possible, please include examples from your own experience.
The time limit to complete this task is 40 minutes, and the minimum word count is 250 words.
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