How do developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomy shape the 21st century?

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A mind-blowing romp through history builds a pathway to the present – and a breakthrough that stands to profoundly change our future.

Connections with James Burke

A new breed of visionaries are creating extraordinary machines to help the planet and humankind in the future.

Engineering the Future (Season 2)

With Artificial Intelligence evolving so rapidly, will it surpass human intelligence? Could this lead to our replacement—or, worse, our extinction? Top experts provide a clear understanding of the immense benefits and potential dangers of AI.

With Artificial Intelligence evolving so rapidly, will it surpass human intelligence? Top experts provide a clear understanding of AI's potential benefits and dangers.

AI Tipping Point

Alie Ward careens through human history, connecting seemingly unrelated events, objects and people to the modern world—and our future.

Quick Connections with Alie Ward

Can AI enable us to live forever? Explore the latest advancements in AI, robotics and biotech with visionaries who foresee a new age of “post-biological” life. As scientists point toward a world where humans and machines merge, we have to ask: “Will AI be the best, or the last thing we ever do?”

Can AI help us live forever? Explore the latest in AI and biotech with visionaries who foresee a new age of “post-biological” life.

Artificial Immortality

In this exploration of machines becoming more human and humans becoming more like machines, Athena links herself to a robot hand endowed with a delicate sense of touch and gets a sneak peak at unreleased consumer products which promise to optimize our brainwaves.

Why fear the rise of the machines, when we can merge and rise along with them?

Merging Man & Machine

An engineering revolution is underway. Driven by dedicated individuals who are building extraordinary machines that will change our lives.

Engineering the Future

A.I. is a primal force, like fire. The same fire that warms us can incinerate our homes; A.I. could enslave mankind -- or, join us in a grand alliance to reach the stars.

A.I. & the Destiny of Mankind

Renowned geneticist and author Spencer Wells reveals how changes in our genetic code have fueled major changes in our appearance and capabilities over time, and why scientists believe we're continuing to rapidly evolve today. By understanding these changes, we are better prepared for the future.

Renowned geneticist and author Spencer Wells reveals how changes in our genetic code have fueled major changes in our appearance and capabilities over time.

Rapidly Evolving Human with Spencer Wells

Jason Silva, philosopher and futurist, reveals mankind’s next evolutionary leap. Will our symbiotic relationship with technology help us transcend our biological limitations, therefore ushering in a new era of humans? Transhumanism is a look at what the future may hold for humanity.

Jason Silva reveals mankind’s next evolutionary leap. Will our symbiotic relationship with technology help us transcend our biological limitations?

Jason Silva: Transhumanism

A documentary on the history and pop culture of time travel. Featuring interviews with MIT Professor Erik Demaine, Sci-Fi writer Daniel Wilson, and T.V. show host Bill Nye.

A documentary on the history and pop culture of time travel. Featuring interviews with MIT Professor Erik Demaine, Sci-Fi writer Daniel Wilson, and TV show host Bill Nye.