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Episode 36: Autopia and Retro-Futurism

Those Happy Places

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The Irony of Autopia: Cars and Cultural Reflections

This chapter examines the ironic contradictions of the automobile's environmental impact against the backdrop of Autopia's vision. It critiques outdated futurism in Tomorrowland, explores Googie architecture's role in car-centric design, and reflects on cultural shifts and disillusionment in mid-20th century Southern California.

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