3 chapters across the catalog
Japan's New Currency Design and Cashless Push
Japan has introduced its first new banknote designs in 20 years, featuring 3D holographic technology to prevent counterfeiting. Despite the government's push for 80% cashless payments, the rollout faces hurdles as only 20% of the country's ubiquitous vending machines can currently accept the new bills.
Avatar 3D Technology, Mind Control, and Holograms
The film Avatar is discussed not just as a movie, but as a vehicle for 3D technology that could be used for psychological conditioning. The hosts recount a 15-year-old Hollywood demonstration of glasses-free holograms that were indistinguishable from reality. They suggest that the current push for 3D home entertainment is designed to increase the efficacy of media-based mind control on younger generations.
CNN debuts a "holographic" reporting system using 35 high-definition cameras to beam 3D images of reporters into the studio with Wolf Blitzer. The technology is compared to science fiction concepts from Star Trek, though questions remain about whether the effect is a true hologram or a sophisticated green-screen overlay for viewers.
