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Celebrating 2001: A Space Odyssey

Author
Robb Corrigan
Published
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com/episodes/celebrating-2001-space-odyssey/

A cosmic journey through cinema's most influential space odyssey, where murderous AI meets corporate culture.


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Join us as we explore Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" through the lens of its tumultuous premiere and lasting legacy. In this episode, we present "A Corporate Evolution" - a tale of what happens when visionary filmmaking meets confused executives and transcendent philosophical questions.


Key topics include:



  • The disastrous premiere that sent Rock Hudson fleeing for the exits

  • Kubrick and Clarke's creative partnership and metaphysical disagreements

  • Revolutionary special effects that make modern CGI look like interdepartmental memos

  • HAL 9000's influence on our relationship with technology and office AI assistants

  • How actual space programs were shaped by a film featuring a cosmic space baby

  • The philosophical questions about humanity's evolution hiding in every enigmatic frame


Discover why "2001" isn't just about murderous computers and mysterious monoliths, but a profound meditation on what it means to be human in an indifferent universe. Whether you're a cinephile, sci-fi enthusiast, or just wondering why your smart speaker might be plotting against you, this episode celebrates cinema's most influential cosmic journey.


Remember: in the multiverse of filmmaking, every revolutionary masterpiece exists in a superposition of "confusing art film" and "mind-blowing classic" until the audience observes it.


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