Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch
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Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch was the overarching thematic concept of Expo 86, highlighting global connectivity and the evolution of transport and communications technologies.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch canonical | 1 |
| Transportation and Communication: World in Motion, World in Touch | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11590044 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch Context triple: [Expo 86, theme, Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch]
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A.
Glimpses of World History
Glimpses of World History is a collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira Gandhi, offering a sweeping narrative of global history from ancient times to the early 20th century.
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B.
America on the Move
America on the Move is a major exhibition exploring the history and impact of transportation on everyday life in the United States.
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C.
Learning the World
Learning the World is a science fiction novel by Ken MacLeod that explores first contact between humans and an alien civilization through a blend of space opera, political intrigue, and social commentary.
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D.
The World at One
The World at One is a long-running BBC Radio 4 lunchtime news and current affairs programme known for in-depth political analysis and high-profile interviews.
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E.
Trains and Boats and Planes
"Trains and Boats and Planes" is a 1966 pop song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, notably recorded by Dionne Warwick and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch Target entity description: Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch was the overarching thematic concept of Expo 86, highlighting global connectivity and the evolution of transport and communications technologies.
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A.
Glimpses of World History
Glimpses of World History is a collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira Gandhi, offering a sweeping narrative of global history from ancient times to the early 20th century.
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B.
America on the Move
America on the Move is a major exhibition exploring the history and impact of transportation on everyday life in the United States.
-
C.
Learning the World
Learning the World is a science fiction novel by Ken MacLeod that explores first contact between humans and an alien civilization through a blend of space opera, political intrigue, and social commentary.
-
D.
The World at One
The World at One is a long-running BBC Radio 4 lunchtime news and current affairs programme known for in-depth political analysis and high-profile interviews.
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E.
Trains and Boats and Planes
"Trains and Boats and Planes" is a 1966 pop song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, notably recorded by Dionne Warwick and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Expo theme
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cultural event theme ⓘ exhibition theme ⓘ |
| aimedToShow |
how communication links the world virtually
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how transportation links the world physically ⓘ integration of transport and communication systems ⓘ |
| appliedToEvent | Expo 86 ⓘ |
| associatedWithBureau | Bureau International des Expositions ⓘ |
| associatedWithCity |
Vancouver
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linked to:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| associatedWithCountry | Canada ⓘ |
| associatedWithEventType |
World Exposition
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linked to:
world's fair
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| category |
Expo 86
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Transportation and communication history ⓘ World's fair themes ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
information exchange
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interconnected world ⓘ international cooperation ⓘ mobility of people and goods ⓘ technological progress ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
communication
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evolution of communications technologies ⓘ evolution of transport technologies ⓘ global connectivity ⓘ transportation ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeForm | Transportation and Communication: World in Motion, World in Touch ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
world in motion
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world in touch ⓘ |
| influencedDesignOf |
Expo 86 communication technology exhibits
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Expo 86 site layout ⓘ Expo 86 transportation displays ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
global trade
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mass media ⓘ telecommunications ⓘ transport infrastructure ⓘ urban development in Vancouver ⓘ |
| startYear | 1986 ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general public
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international visitors ⓘ policy makers ⓘ technology industries ⓘ |
| themeOf | Expo 86 ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
| usedAsConceptualFrameworkFor |
Expo 86 exhibits
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Expo 86 pavilions ⓘ
linked to:
Expo 86
Expo 86 programming ⓘ |
| usedAsMarketingSloganFor | Expo 86 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch Description of subject: Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch was the overarching thematic concept of Expo 86, highlighting global connectivity and the evolution of transport and communications technologies.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch
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hasAlternativeForm
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Transportation and Communication: World in Motion, World in Touch
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linked to: Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch