How We Got to Now
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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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1 Season • 6 Episodes
2014 – 2014
Premiered: Wed, Oct 8, 2014
Steven JohnsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Sound”
30,000 year old traces of a desire to record sound are located in caves, how radio influenced the civil rights movement, the weapon that laid the ground work for today's mobile phones, and the role of the ultrasound in modern medicine.
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HOW WE GOT TO NOW WITH STEVEN JOHNSON | Coming October 2014 | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-28
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Steven Johnson
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What is How We Got to Now about?
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.
How many seasons does How We Got to Now have?
How We Got to Now comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in How We Got to Now?
Key cast members in How We Got to Now include Steven Johnson.
Who created or directed How We Got to Now?
How We Got to Now was developed and directed by Steven Johnson.