How We Got to Now

Name: How We Got to Now
Genre: Documentary

2014·1 Season·6 Episodes·★ 7.9

Documentary

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.

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Season 1

6 episodes

2014

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