The ascent of man: lower than the angels
This is part one of a history of the cultural evolution of man, from primitive times to the present, presented by the late Dr. Jacob Bronowski. This program follows the development of man's unique gift of foresight and imagination. It traces the cha...
The ascent of man: knowledge or certainty
This is part eleven of a history of the cultural evolution of man, from primitive times to the present, presented by the late Dr. Jacob Bronowski. Here he discusses the moral dilemma of the scientist in our time: his responsibility as it pertains to...
The ascent of man: generation upon generation
This is part twelve of a history of the cultural evolution of man, from primitive times to the present, presented by the late Dr. Jacob Bronowski. This program deals with the revolution that mathematics and physics brought to biology. It begins with...
Kurt Vonnegut: so it goes
In this interview, Kurt Vonnegut - iconoclastic writer of science fiction and satire - discusses his family history, how he got his start as an author, his experiences in World War II, his obsession with the betrayal of humankind by science, and his...
The living planet : a portrait of the earth: jungle
David Attenborough makes a vertical journey down a kapok tree, whose crown emerges above the jungle canopy. He descends by ropes through various layers to the forest floor below, finding en route some of the most colorful and extraordinary plants an...
The living planet : a portrait of the earth: new worlds
Man has changed the face of the planet in many ways, causing willful damage and destruction while also creating new habitats for plants and animals. Adaptability is the key to success, and this program looks at the mixed fortunes of a wide variety o...
The ascent of man: music of the spheres
This is part five of a history of the cultural evolution of man, from primitive times to the present, presented by the late Dr. Jacob Bronowski. It concerns the evolution of mathematics, tracing the spread of Greek theories through Islam to Moorish ...
The living planet : a portrait of the earth: the frozen world
From the snowy peaks of the Andes to Antarctica and the Arctic, David Attenborough explores remote places and sees how plants and animals survive in the most extreme conditions.
Corporate social responsibility: from principles to profit
Corporate social responsibility is not a high-minded luxury when bad press puts a chokehold on business growth and profits. This program looks at how product and service providers develop and implement better business practices to satisfy shareholde...
The living planet : a portrait of the earth: the open ocean
Over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by sea. This program looks at the oceans in their broadest aspects - from drowned plains and hidden mountains to minute drifting plankton and forests of kelp. The food webs of the oceans and the evolution o...