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S47E12 A to Z: How Writing Changed the World

2020-09-30

Writing has profoundly influenced human history, and the advancements in paper and printing have transformed how information is disseminated. The invention of the printing press sparked the Industrial Revolution, propelling us toward today’s digital era. However, as the ancient art of handwriting becomes less prevalent, we must reflect on what we might sacrifice in our quest for ever more streamlined communication. (Premiered September 30, 2020)

Season 47 Episodes

1
Polar Extremes
2020-02-05
 2
Dog Tales
2020-02-12
 3
Cat Tales
2020-02-19
 4
Mysteries of Sleep
2020-02-26
 5
Cuba's Cancer Hope
2020-04-01
 6
The Truth About Fat
2020-04-08
 7
Decoding COVID-19
2020-05-13
 8
Eagle Power
2020-05-20
 9
Human Nature / Gene-Editing Reality Check
2020-09-09
 10
Secret Mind of Slime
2020-09-16
 11
A to Z: The First Alphabet
2020-09-23
 12
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
2020-09-30
 13
Nature's Fear Factor
2020-10-14
 14
Touching the Asteroid
2020-10-21
 15
Can We Cool the Planet?
2020-10-28
 16
Saving Notre Dame
2020-11-25