We have just entered (that is not "about to enter") the cusp of the phase that transforms reading and writing to the next evolutionary phase in communication and the transmission of information. This has been possible for a little while in movies and cinematography, but now it has real world applications. This will only grow in capability, completely nudging out the need to read and write except at the most basic and semiotic levels.
The article for this picture is found here.
Holographic technology of scientists examining Mars from different angles, but 360 degree angles, allows scientists from around the world to "meet" on Mars through their holographic figure, study the terrain, and talk to each other in real time. In January, NASA and Microsoft teamed together to make this study of Mars possible.
Such a meeting truly will change the style of dialog in the scientific community. Pictures are not sent back for scientists to debate in written journals. Streaming live feeds and points of reference for the holographic figures allows debate and conversation with spoken language in both real time and in recording. That recording will be logged, transmitted, and open for view for other scientists who want to join the debate. The only thing written might be the title and date of the file in an electronic database.
People have thought I was kidding. 2017 is just two years away. That's the end of the 10-year war that traditionalists have waged for keeping reading and writing at the forefront of education at every level. I am very proud to see that the breakthrough moment has come from the top level. It will trickle down from there. Exciting stuff! This is important for space exploration without a doubt. But its implications for wider application is absolutely a game changer!!!
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