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James Burke Connections, Ep. 1 "The Trigger Effect"

Why it was recommended

It's a masterpiece of popular science production made better with the grainy film patina of the 70s and 80s.

Strong recommendationDoubleDerper · Original

What it covers

The first episode of James Burke's 1978 BBC series Connections traces modern dependence on complex technological networks, starting with the 1965 New York blackout, and moves. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel
DRS_Education
Length
49 min 22 sec
Year
2019
Open on YouTube

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