Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world.
...The posh way to describe it is that it's about the philosophy of innovation, but really it's about everyday objects and the incredible stories that brought them into being, only told in a fun way…The Secret Genius of Modern LifeWe often forget, that we are surrounded by incredible technology – our homes, our bags, our offices – they’re all packed with ingenious devices that have been designed to make our lives easier. And yet we barely give these things a second thought.
But it turned into the kitchen staple - and leftover saviour of today - when Percy Spencer, an engineer working with microwave technology in the 1940s, realised that the microwave radiation had melted a candy bar in his pocket!This is one of my favourites because it involves a lot of excellent maths.
But Bertillon knew that the structure of the adult body doesn’t change over time, and so devised a system of body measurements combined with a mug shot – that became the perfect way to record criminals’ details and spot repeat offenders.
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What’s on TV tonight: Rise of a Genius charts Shakespeare’s ascent to fame and the world’s gAlso, Channel 4 replays David Baddiel's 2022 Jews Don't Count documentary and Professor Hannah Fry returns with The Secret Genius of Modern Life
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