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About The Explosion of Wild Ideas for Cars and Transport | Before 2000

The ’80s and ’90s saw a boom in technology and consumerism. But we weren’t just consuming innovation. We were creating it. Watching inventors like Bill Gates strike gold from their garages, inspired us to push the boundaries of our minds. Offbeat and odd inventions came thick and fast. From personal flying machines to an office-on-wheels, and a space station for dolphins and humans, many of these left of field inventions faded into obscurity. But sometimes the wildest ideas are the ones that reshape history, for better or worse. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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As a transport & logistics documentary, The Explosion of Wild Ideas for Cars and Transport | Before 2000 uses explosion, ideas, transport as its central frame. Transport films uncover systems that normally remain invisible until something fails. Look for the coordination between people, vehicles, control technology, maintenance and contingency planning.

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The Explosion of Wild Ideas for Cars and Transport | Before 2000
Runtime
55 minutes
Language
English

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