Brave New World with Stephen Hawking (2011)

Episode Overview

The experts delve into how 21st-century technology is influencing our lives, communication, and understanding of the universe. Physicist Kathy Sykes examines how our smartphones track our every move, creating a reality where privacy is scarce, yet allowing urban planners to design cities that cater to our needs. Designer Max Lamb observes the revolutionary shift in manufacturing with the advent of 3D laser printing, while Stephen Hawking highlights a former internet mogul now pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Environmental scientist Tara Shine explores a futuristic desert city with autonomous pod cars, and Sykes ventures two kilometers underground to investigate how researchers are examining enigmatic particles. From spaceship factories in California to vast subterranean labs in Canada, the program reveals the technology shaping our future.