How We Got to Now
How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.
- Created By
Steven Johnson
- First Aired on
Oct 08, 2014
- Popularity: 1.6861
- 8 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Production
Nutopia (GB)BBC Worldwide AmericasBBC (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Nov 12, 2014
Last episode: Sound
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Clean60 min
Dirty water is transformed with a series of innovations - Chicago builds America's first sewer system, and Jersey City makes water safe for drinking (and bikinis). Manufacturing is transformed with the elimination of dust.
Episode 2Time60 min
With no natural light, submarines re-invent the workday. Frustrated with hundreds of local time zones, a railroad clerk fights to standardize time. Navigation, travel, and technology advances result from unrecognized contributions to time.
Episode 3Glass60 min
The invention of the mirror gives rise to the Renaissamce; glass lenses reveal worlds within worlds worlds; glass is essential; for communication in the deep ocean; glass lens allows millions to watch a man walk on the moon.
Episode 4Light60 min
The pioneers of light; Edison's light bulb; a French scientist accidentally discovers a neon light.
Episode 5Cold60 min
Ice delivery becomes big business, the father of frozen foods, Clarence Birdseye, and his vision for the future, and penguins who live in the desert.
