New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Roland Betancourt, "Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth" (Princeton UP, 2026)
This episode features Roland Betancourt discussing his book, "Disneyland and the Rise of Automation." He explains how Disneyland transformed post-war automation technologies into entertainment, influencing perceptions of automation and its role in society.