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MAN THE PRODUCER
 Located
in the middle of Île Notre-Dame, the impressive Man the Producer
pavilion is one of the largest at Expo 67. In the first part of
the pavilion, visitors learn about humankind's relationship with
the earth's abundant natural resources. An audiovisual presentation
and an exhibit on the elements found in the physical environment
are also on display. The extraction, transformation and use of these
materials are examined, especially in the production of energy and
how this affects our lives.
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The second part of the pavilion focusses on the concept
of progress. It introduces recent technological advances and
presupposes their impact: for example, factory automation
could lead to upheavals in production and the labour force.
Progress is also represented by a modern computer-automated
assembly line, although older practical and very important
inventions, like the wheel and steam engine, are also represented.
The third and final part of the pavilion, called Man in Control,
explores how humans use the technology they develop. Are they
able to use this technology wisely while maintaining some
control over it to the benefit of humanity?
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