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Historian James Burke continues his journey through random historical connections that together have shaped our world and provide important clues to our future.
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1. Seeing the FutureNow viewing2023-11-0945mJames connects the dots between Napoleon’s toothpick and the Nielsen TV ratings to see how scientists have built the quantum computer – a data-processing machine so powerful that it can predict the future.
2. The End of Scarcity2023-11-0947mJames jumps in the sensory deprivation tank with a man who took LSD with dolphins to discover how syphilis in the French aristocracy kicked off a journey to the nanofabricator–a machine that can build anything you wish for, molecule by molecule, for free. What will that mean for the value of things?
3. In the Net2023-11-0947mJames opens a cabinet of curiosities to discover how the French Revolution, wallpaper, and NORAD brought about the rise of big data – and a world where humans finally merge with the internet.
4. None of This is Real2023-11-0940mDog pee, the Polaroid camera, and rocket fuel lead us to a future where AI is indistinguishable from human intelligence. If we can’t tell machines and people apart, what will that mean for humanity?
5. Designer Genes2023-11-0941mA cup of coffee in the 18th century takes James to the pioneering woman who discovered the structure of DNA, and a future with genetically engineered people. Will we want to be Super-Human?
6. Limitless Energy2023-11-0941mHow did a journey that began thousands of years ago with the Inca and the potato, connect to a mad scientist in a castle, and German beer, then bring us to the brink of a future with clean, limitless energy? And what will that future mean for humanity?
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Is Connections with James Burke available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Connections with James Burke have?
Connections with James Burke has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did Connections with James Burke first air?
Connections with James Burke first aired in 2023.
Is Connections with James Burke still running?
Connections with James Burke's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Connections with James Burke?
Connections with James Burke is classified as Documentary.