In drafting their story, Bird and Lindelof took inspiration from the progressive cultural movements of the Space Age, as well as Walt Disney's optimistic philosophy of the future, notably his conceptual vision for the planned community known as EPCOT.
Dalam menyusun cerita, Bird dan Lindelof mengambil inspirasi dari gerakan budaya progresif Zaman Angkasa, serta filosofi optimis Walt Disney tentang masa depan, terutama visi konseptual bagi masyarakat terencana yang dikenal sebagai EPCOT.