A ton of broken mobile phones, computers or other electronic waste contains sixty times the amount of gold a ton of gold ore has. Moreover, it is easier to get at. It is estimated that 30 to 40 percent of total world demand for rare metals can be covered by urban mining and this is […]
In this film, narrated by David Attenborough, we take a look at deserts, which cover a third of the Earth’s land surface. From space they appear lifeless but a closer look reveals a different picture. Deserts, in fact, are surprisingly teeming with life! 2017 / 49 minutes / Alastair Fothergill
An incredible documentary following the vegan runner and ultra athlete, Fiona Oakes. Despite being told she might never walk again as a child, Fiona went on to smash multiple world records, including the fastest women to run a marathon on every continent. 2018 / 1 hr 14 mins / Keegan Kuhn
In this week’s documentary: More people around the world are fleeing from climate change than from war. If human-induced climate change continues at the current rate, the World Bank warns that by 2050 there could be as many as 180 million climate refugees. 2020 / 54 minutes / DW
Will the cities of the future be climate neutral? Might they also be able to actively filter carbon dioxide out of the air? Futurologist Vincente Guallarte thinks so. In fact, he says, our cities will soon be able to absorb CO2, just like trees do. Our future cities will be all about redefining a new […]
In this documentary we dive deep into the world of lentils! Lentils are undemanding plants from drier regions, yet at the same time they are extremely rich in protein and are real power packs, full of minerals and trace elements. They could hold the key to fighting famines and to boost the nutritional profile of […]
Planet Earth: Caves The Earth’s large, deep calcareous caves are virtually inaccessible and therefore barely explored – many requiring expert diving where flooded. Some of these caves are of such volume that they can contain the Empire State Building! Come explore caves and their fascinating, unique wildlife in this episode narrated by Sir David Attenborough. […]
In this week’s film: Tristan Harris, co-founder of Center for Humane Technology, is collaborating with policymakers, researchers and AI technology insiders to de-escalate the competitive pressures driving AI deployment towards a dangerous future. Join him as he shares a vision for the principles we need to navigate the rocky road ahead. The film will be […]
This film displays the varied habitats and species across Karnataka. Showcasing Bengal tigers and Indian elephants, along with lesser-known species like lion-tailed macaques, Indian leopards, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Come experience the wonders of Karnataka! The film is narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 2019 / 52 minutes / Amoghavarsha J. S. & Kalyan Varma
Featuring the life-long work of Social Engineer, Futurist, Inventor and Industrial Designer Jacque Fresco, this presentation advocates a new socio-economic system that is updated to present-day knowledge, which he calls a Resource-Based Economy. This documentary details the root causes of the systemic value disorders and detrimental symptoms caused by our current established system. It introduces […]