Question re: Spaceship Earth

[mshanson3121]

What events in history does this show as far as the inventions, people etc...

 

[mesaboy2]

From Wikipedia:

The 15-minute dark ride demonstrates to guests how advancements in human communication have helped to create the future one step at a time. Passengers journey back in time to witness the origins of prehistoric man, then travel forward in time to witness important breakthroughs in communication throughout history—from the invention of the alphabet to the creation of the printing press to today's modern communication advancements, including telecommunication and mass communication. At the conclusion of the ride, passengers have the chance to design their own future using touch screens that are embedded into the ride cars.

 

[mshanson3121]

Thanks! I'm also looking for more specific things like inventor names etc... I'm trying to put together a homeschool unit study based on the ride

 

[mesaboy2]

Thanks! I'm also looking for more specific things like inventor names etc... I'm trying to put together a homeschool unit study based on the ride

No specific inventor-types that are identifiable outside of Johannes Gutenberg and perhaps Bill Gates. Michelangelo also has a simple animatronic. Some videos include Jesse Owens, Neil Armstrong, and Walter Cronkite.

 

[bigbabyblues]

We haven't ridden it for a few years, but you might watch it on youtube and see what you can find, I think they give some of the names or the time periods.

 

[OKW Lover]

Thanks! I'm also looking for more specific things like inventor names etc... I'm trying to put together a homeschool unit study based on the ride

I'd suggest searching youtube for a ride-through video.

 

[friendoffigment]

Johannes Gutenberg and perhaps Bill Gates.

is it Gates or Jobs they refer to.

 

[mesaboy2]

is it Gates or Jobs they refer to.

You’re right it may be Jobs, my recollection is that the attraction doesn’t identify the person by name in either case.

 

[OKW Lover]

is it Gates or Jobs they refer to.

Its not Gates. Its not really Jobs either. IIRC, the narration simply refers to computer enthusiasts working in their garage. The animatronic you see at that point does resemble Jobs, but again he is not mentioned. And yes, Jobs and Woz did work in the garage.

 

[mshanson3121]

Thanks guys! Good idea to check YouTube, never thought of that!

 

[CAS239]

That's a long list

is it Gates or Jobs they refer to.

Never name a name but I always assumed it's Steve Jobs. Looks somewhat similar and it mentions starting out of "their garage" in California

 

[Micca]

Don't forget that drowsy monk!

 

[Dr.Mickey]

There’s also Foxy Cleopatra in the computer room with the coolest Afro ever

But I’m not sure they had an Austin Powers character in mind when the ride was built.

 

[goofyernmost]

You’re right it may be Jobs, my recollection is that the attraction doesn’t identify the person by name in either case.

I think it is not Jobs per say that is depicted, but, it is about the invention of Apple Computer. The image has always reminded me of Steve Wozniak working in the garage creating the first personal computer. Still Apple, but, without Steve Wozniak none of us would have ever heard of Steve Jobs.

 

[dbavis]

don't forget to thank the Phoenicians

 

[joyjoy]

don't forget to thank the Phoenicians

I came into this thread to specifically thank the Phoenicians.

 

[DWillowBay]

Socrates makes an appearance....after those Phamous Phoenicians...who we are phorever indebted to, AND THANK....Guttenberg/ Printing press, Nameless Egyptians / hieroglyphics, a nod to Samuel Morse (code), Jesse Owens...not an inventor but important nonetheless, and don't forget those early humans with mention of the first communication system for hunting and recording 'history'. Steve Jobs.

 

[stsomewhere]

There’s also Foxy Cleopatra in the computer room with the coolest Afro ever

But I’m not sure they had an Austin Powers character in mind when the ride was built.

My mother in law told me that they really dressed that way.SHe said she worked at a bank and wore a similar outfit.

 

[goofyernmost]

There’s also Foxy Cleopatra in the computer room with the coolest Afro ever

But I’m not sure they had an Austin Powers character in mind when the ride was built.

Absolutely the fashions of the time that they are depicting. Looks weird now, but, was totally cool back then. In my teen years, I for one, loved the limited length of skirts. Sorry, just reminiscing.

 

[sharadoc]

Its not Gates. Its not really Jobs either. IIRC, the narration simply refers to computer enthusiasts working in their garage. The animatronic you see at that point does resemble Jobs, but again he is not mentioned. And yes, Jobs and Woz did work in the garage.

I think it's Steve Wozniak actually. He was the brains of the operation.