Episode 26: Chaos and Control

In this cosmological episode, Alice and Buddy dive into the ideas of Chaos, Control, and Determinism as they pertain to Theme Park Rides. How do various types of attractions offer chaotic experiences? What does the idea of chaos mean in rides that give their passengers a measure of control? Who controls a rider’s destiny on a ride?

Featuring discussions on Bumper Cars, River Rapids, Autopia, the Teacups, and Astro Orbiters.

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Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.

Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, Casa Bossa Nova, Breaktime, Lobby Time, Surf Shimmy, Bossa Antigua, Getting it Done, Hard Boiled, Mining by Boonlight, Crinoline Dreams, Poppers and Prosecco, Plain Loafer.