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Beyond Human- Season 1

Series: Beyond Human
3.5
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Episodes
2
Rating
TVPG
Year
2001
Language
English
Publisher
PBS

About

To explore the strange new era of technological change, this two-part series integrates live action with extensive animation and visual effects. BODY ELECTRIC looks at tiny robots coursing through the blood stream to battle cancer cells one on one, and virtual vision systems projected directly into the cerebral cortex. LIVING MACHINES investigates the smart machines and robots that may one day run society and do work for humans.

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Episodes

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1. Body Electric

1h

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The first program looks at miniscule machines that may become part of human bodies: robots coursing through the blood stream to battle cancer cells one on one; virtual vision systems projected directly into the cerebral cortex; or computers designed to interface with nervous systems.

2. Living Machines

1h

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This program investigates the smart machines and robots that may one day run society and do work for humans. To explore this strange new era, the program integrates live action with extensive animation and visual effects.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Thomas Lucasdirector
Thomas Lucas Productions, Inc.producer
Devillier Doneganproducer
Joe Mortonactor