From the global perspective of space, MANKIND FROM SPACE reveals the breathtaking extent of human influence on the world; how we have transformed vast swathes of our planet and produced an interconnected world of extraordinary complexity. This two-hour special examines seemingly small flashes of innovation in agriculture, commerce, power, transportation, communication and technology that forever changed the course of civilization. These human advances led to the creation of the modern wonders of the world and the development of an intricate web of networks that span the globe and link billions of us together.
NatGeo UK: The Interconnected World: http://natgeotv.com/uk/mankind-from-space/videos/interconnected-world
PBS US: http://video.pbs.org/video/2365530573/ (full episode available online through PBS passport)
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