EPCOT: Would it Have Worked? A Roundtable Discussion

A roundtable discussion about EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow.

Hosted by David Greelish, writer of "Is There a Walt Disney–Steve Jobs Connection? They were more alike than you probably ever imagined" http://techland.time.com/2013/04/17/i...
About Me: https://classiccomputing.com/Classic_...

0:00 | Introduction & Host Background
2:15 | Panelist Introductions
6:40 | Walt Disney’s Vision for EPCOT
12:05 | Comparisons to Other Futurist Thinkers
18:30 | Feasibility of EPCOT as a City
25:50 | Technology & Infrastructure Challenges
33:20 | Cultural & Social Implications
41:00 | Disney’s Shift to Theme Parks
48:45 | Legacy of EPCOT & Progress City
55:10 | Closing Thoughts & Future of Disney Innovation

Sam Gennawey, author of "Walt and the Promise of Progress City," "The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream" and "Universal versus Disney: The Unofficial Guide to American Theme Parks' Greatest Rivalry" http://www.amazon.com/Sam-Gennawey/e/...
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Christian Moran, documentary filmmaker and author.
Documentary: "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: The Futurism of Walt Disney"    • Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: The Futurism...  
Book: "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: Walt Disney and Technology" http://www.amazon.com/Great-Big-Beaut...
http://www.christianmoran.com/