Seven computers are produced worldwide every second, while only four humans are born in the same timeframe.
Synopsis
Seven computers are produced worldwide every second, while only four humans are born in the same timeframe.
Synopsis
In a gold mine in West Africa, workers extract precious metals essential for computer production. Behind the Screen follows the life cycle of a computer, from its origins in resource extraction to its assembly by migrant workers in the Czech Republic. The film details the consumption of these devices in affluent countries and concludes with the disposal of electronic waste in Ghana. It presents the interconnectedness of a global economy and the human stories behind everyday technology.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of gold-mining in West Africa.
- Meet migrant workers in Czech electronics factories.
- Find out about Ghana's electronic waste crisis.
Did You Know
- 7 computers are produced worldwide every second.
- Only 4 humans are born at the same time globally.
- Electronics manufacturing often involves migrant workers in the Czech Republic.
- Electronic waste dumps in Ghana are the final destination for many computers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many computers are produced worldwide per second?
7 computers are currently being produced worldwide per second.
How many humans are born at the same time compared to computer production?
Only 4 humans are born at the same time as 7 computers are produced.
Where does gold-mining for computers take place?
Gold-mining for computers takes place in West Africa.
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