What Elevators Teach Us About Technology, Design, and Human Behavior

Lee Gray, a renowned elevator historian and architectural history professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, shares fascinating insights into the world of elevators. He discusses how elevators revolutionized urban landscapes, enabling skyscrapers and shaping human behavior. Gray highlights cutting-edge innovations, including space-bound elevators and lateral movement systems. Their simultaneous invention alongside escalators marked a pivotal moment in the Industrial Revolution. With a mix of history and humor, the conversation also touches on the quirky portrayal of elevators in films.