Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time
S01:E03 - The Shopping Mall
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - The Elevator
There are about 18,000,000 elevators in the world. How much time are they actually saving you?
T01:C02 - S01:E02 - The Highway
Roads have evolved from the footpath to the high speed limited access highway. Are they saving us any time?
T01:C03 - S01:E03 - The Shopping Mall
Shopping malls didn't only change the way we shop, they changed the way we think about shopping.
T01:C04 - S01:E04 - The Plastic Container
The invention of the sealable plastic container in 1946 changed the way we shop for food and the way we eat.
T01:C05 - S01:E05 - The Microwave
Discovered in 1946, the microwave revolutionized kitchens and today is one of the most ubiquitous appliances.
T01:C06 - S01:E06 - The Disposable Cup
The disposable cup would become an international symbol of busyness, a must-have multitasking accessory.
T01:C07 - S01:E07 - The Bar Code
The barcode shortened check-out times, advanced the global supply chain, and made same-day delivery possible.
T01:C08 - S01:E08 - The Dishwasher
The dishwasher saves you about 230 hours a year, is kinder on your wallet and on the environment.