Hyper Evolution: Rise Of The Robots

Season 1

In this groundbreaking BBC science documentary, evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod and electronics engineer Danielle George explore whether machines built to enhance our lives could one day become our greatest rivals. With extraordinary access to the world's leading robot makers, they will meet the planet’s most advanced machines. Should we embrace this technological advancement or fear it?

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S1 E1 - Episode 1
July 25, 2017
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Ben Garrod, a biologist, is robo-skeptic, fearful of recent advancements in technology. Danielle George is an electronics expert and robot fan, who loves the possibilities that these creations herald. In this fascinating BBC science documentary, they join forces to investigate the future of robotics. They look at the history of bots and ask: should be worried about the speed of robo-evolution?
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S1 E2 - Episode 2
August 1, 2016
59min
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This mind-bending BBC science documentary investigates whether we can ever, truly, be friends with robots. If machines were able to develop consciousness, what would it mean for humanity? Along the way, Ben Garrod and Danielle George meet bots that can help us shop and technology designed to keep astronauts company on the International Space Station. But where will this robotic evolution end?
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