The Great Acceleration

2020 | 1 seasons | 6 episodes | 7.0 ★ (1)

The Great Acceleration
  • Overview

    This remarkable science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour in space exploration, computing, energy, resources, Earth science and our understanding of the evolution of life itself.

  • Tagline

    An extraordinary journey of human endeavor.

  • First Air Date

    18 August 2020

  • Last Air Date

    22 September 2020

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Shalin Naik

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