The Atlas Obscura Podcast
The Plotz Plot (Classic)
Oct 13, 2023
Josh Foer, co-founder of Atlas Obscura, takes us to a remote patch of land in the Arizona desert and discusses the creation and rebuilding of a museum in honor of their former CEO. The podcast also explores Delta Airlines' sustainability efforts, community involvement in the project, and the significance of visiting and leaving a mark in a desert location.
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- The Plotz Plot in the Arizona desert was built to honor a former CEO and serves as a space for people to leave objects symbolizing personal life transitions.
- The Plotz Plot has become a destination for spiritual quests and offers solace and meaning in its unassuming desert surroundings.
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The Creation of Alice Obscura: From Website to Podcast
The podcast episode discusses the origins of Alice Obscura, which started as a website documenting unique and interesting places around the world. Dylan and co-founder Josh built the first location, called the 'plot plot,' in the middle of the Arizona desert. They wanted to honor a former CEO, David, who was leaving the company, so they created a museum-like space where people could leave objects representing significant life transitions. However, the original structure was destroyed by strong winds. With the help of the Alice Obscura community, they rebuilt it into an orange shipping container in a remote desert location.
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