The Secret Genius of Modern Life

The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Factual • 2 Seasons
Thought-Provoking, Revealing, Investigative

Hannah Fry uncovers the secretly miraculous technologies we sometimes take for granted, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention and take an exclusive glimpse at what's coming next.

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