Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time
No matter how much we try, we never seem to have enough time. This series investigates the time-saving inventions we depend on and explores their impact on the world at large.
No matter how much we try, we never seem to have enough time. This series investigates the time-saving inventions we depend on and explores their impact on the world at large.
They're the backbone of the modern city and have literally shaped the world in which we live. But are elevators...
Modern highway systems have turbocharged the global economy, transformed the world's landscapes and revolutionized the...
Found on almost every product and package, the barcode could be considered the fingerprint of high-speed capitalism. But...
Originally invented to save lives, the disposable cup lets us stay on the move. But does multitasking really save us any...
Shopping malls didn't only change the way we shop, they changed the way we think about shopping. And for better or worse...
The sealable plastic container has changed the way we shop for food, the way we cook and the way we eat. It's also...
Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave revolutionized kitchens and mealtimes. But does its time-saving value come...
In millions of homes around the world, doing the dishes means loading the dishwasher. But when it comes to time, how...
