Rise of the Machines
Description
Tools and machines allowed humankind to overcome physical limitations and become the most successful species on Earth. But tools are also transforming what it means to be human. This documentary considers how the needle, wheel, crossbow, gun, printing press, Spinning Jenny, and organ transplants changed the course of human history and advanced civilization.
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21 min 16 sec
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