2D versus 3D
In the 35th century world of Rome's Revolution, even though the Vuduri have superior technology, much of their display equipment is 2D rather than 3D. Why is that? Why wouldn't they use 3D, holographic, projections all the time?
I think the answer lies more in the human brain than the technology. Processing information on a true 3D projection consumes more of the brain's capacity than a 3D model projected on a 2D surface. Look at 3D televisions, all the rage just a few years ago. People have totally lost interest. Maybe it was the extra cost. Maybe it was the goofy glasses. Maybe it was the lack of programming.
The ESPN 3D Sports Network is representative of this trend. It began broadcasting on February 4, 2011 and showed soccer, tennis, the Little League World Series. It showed NBA, football and more. You'd think it would do nothing but grow in popularity. But it didn't. ESPN 3D was shut down on September 30, 2013 due to "limited viewer adoption of 3D services" according to Wikipedia.
Another example would be 2D versus 3D video games. You are interacting with the game and your controller makes things happen on the screen. A 3D game demands more combinations of buttons to make the characters to perform certain acts. A 2D game lets you focus on the game more.
I find this is true even in my own life. Many, if not most, of the major action pictures released today are available in 2D and 3D. I saw Avatar in 3D IMAX and it was awesome. However, other movies in 3D seemed no better than their 2D equivalents. The colors are muted a bit. The 3D can be a distraction. And they always cost more. So while I used to always go to see the 3D version of a movie if it was available, today I am much more picky. The 3D has to be an important part of the movie experience otherwise 2D thank you.
Of course, the Vuduri recognize that we live in a 3D world as well. MINIMCOM has the capability and when a 3D holographic projection is required, he extends his holographic projects to create a 3D image. But normally, for regular functions, he uses a 2D flat screen display, even if 3D information is present.
I think the answer lies more in the human brain than the technology. Processing information on a true 3D projection consumes more of the brain's capacity than a 3D model projected on a 2D surface. Look at 3D televisions, all the rage just a few years ago. People have totally lost interest. Maybe it was the extra cost. Maybe it was the goofy glasses. Maybe it was the lack of programming.
The ESPN 3D Sports Network is representative of this trend. It began broadcasting on February 4, 2011 and showed soccer, tennis, the Little League World Series. It showed NBA, football and more. You'd think it would do nothing but grow in popularity. But it didn't. ESPN 3D was shut down on September 30, 2013 due to "limited viewer adoption of 3D services" according to Wikipedia.
Another example would be 2D versus 3D video games. You are interacting with the game and your controller makes things happen on the screen. A 3D game demands more combinations of buttons to make the characters to perform certain acts. A 2D game lets you focus on the game more.
I find this is true even in my own life. Many, if not most, of the major action pictures released today are available in 2D and 3D. I saw Avatar in 3D IMAX and it was awesome. However, other movies in 3D seemed no better than their 2D equivalents. The colors are muted a bit. The 3D can be a distraction. And they always cost more. So while I used to always go to see the 3D version of a movie if it was available, today I am much more picky. The 3D has to be an important part of the movie experience otherwise 2D thank you.
Of course, the Vuduri recognize that we live in a 3D world as well. MINIMCOM has the capability and when a 3D holographic projection is required, he extends his holographic projects to create a 3D image. But normally, for regular functions, he uses a 2D flat screen display, even if 3D information is present.
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