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Humanity from Space

The Modern World

2m 44s

In the modern world, technology links all of us. For the first time ever, we can see humanity on a global scale and look at how our vast, planet-spanning networks impact the Earth in a way never before possible — from space.

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Humanity from Space
Humanity from Space
Follow the long human journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:54:40
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Humanity from Space
The Connected Planet
Learn about the problems facing humanity as a result of our global interconnectivity,
Clip: 2:04
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Humanity from Space
Preview
Learn how seemingly small flashes of innovation have changed the course of civilization.
Preview: S1 E1 | 0:30
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Humanity from Space
The Population Clock
Can Humanity meet the population challenges ahead without destroying Earth?
Clip: 3:30
Watch • 2:54
Humanity from Space
The Black Marble
View the world’s interconnected networks lit up from space.
Clip: 2:54
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Humanity from Space
Earth Seen From Space
See the impact on our planet of the development of our modern civilization.
Clip: 3:23
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Humanity from Space
Humanity from Space
Follow the long human journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:54:40