Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

The Elevator

Episode 2

The Highway

Roads evolve from foot paths to high-speed, limited access highways. Several experts in their field of regional or city planning give their thoughts and proven theories on our perceived idea of saving time and how it fits with our choice of transportation and getting around.

Episode 3

The Shopping Mall

Over a lifetime, many of us spend hours, days, weeks, and even months in their covered, climate-controlled, everything-under-one roofs. Shopping malls didn't only change the way we shop, they changed the way we think about shopping. And for better or worse, they changed the way we spend time.

Episode 4

The Microwave

Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave oven revolutionized kitchens and today is one of the most ubiquitous household appliances in the world.

Episode 5

The Disposable Cup

Episode 6

The Barcode

The barcode shortened check-out times, advanced the global supply chain, accelerated next-day delivery, and made same-day delivery possible. They're scanned some 6 billion times a day around the world and counting. The question is not whether they save us time, but if we can keep up.