In examining the capture/reproduction platforms as used today in modern recording, compared to the research that is on going and the patents that are being approved AND demonstrated, we are in the bipedal stage in the recording/engineering science AND arts..compared to that of light speed travel.
Until the paradigm shifts.. in favor of new ways of thinking and implementation, we as audio engineers must amuse ourselves with baby steps such as converter technology and the "whys" of how well pure analogue recording..to this day meshes with our sensory system in very adequate ways.
Newer and bolder models of the way a reproduction system (from the capture to the audience) is implemented have proven to yield incredibly fascinating and rewarding results. Those who are thinking, and designing (and implementing) such novel approaches are certain to go forward while everyone else stands in amazement that such absurdly simple ideas can produce such vastly Superior results.
The old adage of "thinking outside of the box" is long overdue of acceptance by the status quo..they just don't want to see their pie sliced up and eaten..right before their very eyes!
The very security of copywritten artistic material also hangs in the balance,(!) and for every problem...there is ONE solution and many an attempt.