Post by Tamrin on Oct 4, 2008 22:46:03 GMT 10
When prehistoric people first developed stone tools they embarked humanity on a tumultuous journey of invention that has given us a wealth of gifts over the millennia.
However, the fruits of scientific innovation can be a mixed blessing; many breakthroughs have benefited one group of people at the expense of another. Now, as the rate of innovation continues to increase exponentially, the resources needed to produce the products of science are starting to take a worrying toll on our planet.
Catalyst takes a roller coaster ride through the ages to look at some of the defining scientific breakthroughs and disasters that have impacted on our planet and our lives, resulting in an equivocal view of scientists as both heroes and villains.
Rare archival footage, amusing animation and a wry commentary by Dr. Paul Willis’, combines to make this romp through the history of science a “must see” event.
However, the fruits of scientific innovation can be a mixed blessing; many breakthroughs have benefited one group of people at the expense of another. Now, as the rate of innovation continues to increase exponentially, the resources needed to produce the products of science are starting to take a worrying toll on our planet.
Catalyst takes a roller coaster ride through the ages to look at some of the defining scientific breakthroughs and disasters that have impacted on our planet and our lives, resulting in an equivocal view of scientists as both heroes and villains.
Rare archival footage, amusing animation and a wry commentary by Dr. Paul Willis’, combines to make this romp through the history of science a “must see” event.
