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In a remarkable new science series, the ABC delves into its extensive archive to bring audiences the story of one of the most dramatic chapters of human history.
Described as The Great Acceleration, across the past fifty years human endeavour has set a blistering pace of technological progress and discovery that has changed our world irreversibly.
Across six one hour episodes, the series examines major advances in the fields of space exploration, computing, energy, resources, Earth science and our understanding of the evolution of life itself.
With expert commentary from scientists at the top of their field, such as geneticist Craig Venter and Nobel Prize winner Barry Barish, we hear first hand accounts about some of the biggest moments in science, like the discovery of dark energy and gravitational waves, the creation of a new synthetic species and innovative solutions that may save the future of human civilisation.
The Great Acceleration is an unmissable account of our extraordinary changing world and how new innovations can guide us into a more sustainable future.
