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"...being predictive, being right about the future, is not the point of any given story or novel. The point is about exploring as wide a range of possibilities as possible."
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Whologram  
  Presents a realistic illusion.  

Enjoyable play on the word "hologram" implies that it presents a larger picture than simply a three-dimensional image.

At once, Henry was surrounded by the friendly illusion of gardens set in eternal summer. It was amazing what Whologram could do to create huge mirages in small spaces. Behind its roses and wisteria stood their house; the deception was complete: a Georgian mansion appeared to welcome him.
Technovelgy from Super-Toys Last All Summer Long, by Brian Aldiss.
Published by Harper's Bazaar in 1969
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Compare to the Veldt from Ray Bradbury's 1951 short story.

Thanks to Andrew B. for contributing this item.

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