Series synopsis
The Great Acceleration is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on ABC TV on August 18, 2020. It ended on September 22, 2020. It stars Shalin Naik.
This remarkable science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour in space exploration, computing, energy, resources, Earth science and our understanding of the evolution of life itself.
Premise
This remarkable science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour in space exploration, computing, energy, resources, Earth science and our understanding of the evolution of life itself.
Premise: An extraordinary journey of human endeavor.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shalin Naik as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 18, 2020 | September 22, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Exploring the Universe This science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour and discovery. Dr Shalin Naik explores the ambitious space shuttle mission that began in the '70s plus the future colonisation of Mars. |
August 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
Rise of the Machines From the first transistor to deep learning networks, the rise of computing power over the last 50 years has been so phenomenal it's changed everything from the way we communicate to how our appliances interact. |
August 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Energy Revolutions Over the last 50 years the world has experienced an energy revolution, driven by an urgent need to green the grid and save life on Earth as we know it. |
September 1, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 18, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 22, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |