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The Great Acceleration

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: August 18, 2020
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: ABC TV
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Great Acceleration(2020)

An extraordinary journey of human endeavor.

TMDB Rating: 7.0 (1 votes)

Overview

This remarkable science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour in space exploration, computing, energy, resources, Earth science and our understanding of the evolution of life itself.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

6 episodes • 2020

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Exploring the UniverseAug 18, 20200.0
2Rise of the MachinesAug 25, 20200.0
3Energy RevolutionsSep 1, 20200.0
4Food, Water, WasteSep 8, 20200.0
5Blue MarbleSep 15, 20200.0
6LifeSep 22, 20200.0

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