Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time
Overview:
Explores the scientific, social, economic and environmental consequences of supposedly time-saving inventions, ideas and objects. Throughout a lifetime, the minutes that are actually lost or saved can add up to days, weeks, months or even years.
Episode 1 - The Elevator
Season 1 · Episode 1
Episode 2 - The Highway
Season 1 · Episode 2
Episode 3 - The Shopping Mall
Season 1 · Episode 3
Episode 4 - The Plastic Container
Season 1 · Episode 4
Episode 5 - The Microwave
Season 1 · Episode 5
Episode 6 - The Disposable Cup
Season 1 · Episode 6
Episode 7 - The Bar Code
Season 1 · Episode 7
Episode 8 - The Dishwasher
Season 1 · Episode 8
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