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The Writing on the wall / National Geographic Society (U.S.).

Summary:

"Jason Silva traces the innovations that made the world modern. ORIGINS celebrates the story of how man became modern, in a time-travel adventure delving deep into history to find the pivotal 'origin' moments that fueled our evolutionary ascension. World-class future thinker Jason Silva guides us through the exploration of these key developments, such as fire, medicine, war, money and communication, that fundamentally and irrevocably shaped our modern lives."
Communication powers the modern world. Through wireless connections and mobile phones, billions of people can make their voices and ideas heard around the globe. It's something the human race has been striving for since the dawn of our species. How did we become a race of connectors?

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (45 min.) : digital, sound, color
  • Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [2017]
  • Distributor: [Vaughan, Ontario] : Criterion Pictures, [date of distribution not identified]

Content descriptions

System Details Note:
Content available as a streaming video.
Source of Description Note:
Title from distributor's description.
Subject: Civilization.
Communication > History.
Communication > Technological innovations.
Human beings > Origin.
Genre: Documentary television programs.
Science television programs.
Television mini-series.


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