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Humanity from Space

Earth Seen From Space

3m 23s

The development of steam mechanization changes humanity’s impact on the world forever. From living predominantly agricultural lives, humanity has moved to vast urban settlements, which have grown over the last couple of hundred years. Although this change is relatively recent, our modern global society can now not survive without cities.

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Humanity from Space
Humanity from Space
Follow the long human journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species.
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Humanity from Space
The Connected Planet
Learn about the problems facing humanity as a result of our global interconnectivity,
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Humanity from Space
The Modern World
Discover our interconnected technological world from the perspective of space.
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Humanity from Space
Preview
Learn how seemingly small flashes of innovation have changed the course of civilization.
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Humanity from Space
The Population Clock
Can Humanity meet the population challenges ahead without destroying Earth?
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Humanity from Space
The Black Marble
View the world’s interconnected networks lit up from space.
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Humanity from Space
Humanity from Space
Follow the long human journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species.
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