Hannah Fry
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Synopsis
Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.
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1. Bank CardNow viewing2022-11-1059m8.0Hannah Fry takes a look at the bank card, the digital key to accessing cash, and finds out how its extraordinary innovations have some surprising and sinister origins.
2. Food Delivery App2022-11-1759m6.0Hannah Fry tucks into the tech behind food delivery apps, which are now used by 24 million people in the UK. Hannah finds out how pizza made us fall in love with the internet.
3. Virtual Assistant2022-11-2459m6.0Hannah Fry delves into the inner workings of virtual assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, which are now found in almost half of all UK homes.
4. Electric Car2022-12-0159m5.0Hannah Fry discovers why innovations in meat packing almost derailed the electric car revolution and how a breakthrough in camcorder batteries led to Elon Musk’s electric empire, as well as demonstrating how not to drive a multimillion dollar prototype car of the future.
5. Fitness Tracker2022-12-0859m7.0Hannah Fry finds out how 1970s car crashes helped us to count our steps, why WWII dog-fights led to a crucial health monitor and how fitness trackers are even being used to catch killers.
6. Trainer2022-12-1559m5.0Hannah Fry visits Ebay’s authentication centre, where they are waging war against fake high-value trainers.
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FAQ
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Is The Secret Genius of Modern Life available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Secret Genius of Modern Life have?
The Secret Genius of Modern Life has 3 seasons and 17 episodes.
When did The Secret Genius of Modern Life first air?
The Secret Genius of Modern Life first aired in 2022.
Is The Secret Genius of Modern Life still running?
Yes, The Secret Genius of Modern Life is an ongoing series.
What genre is The Secret Genius of Modern Life?
The Secret Genius of Modern Life is classified as Documentary.