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This documentary examines the concept of time and its implications for human existence. It discusses how the average human lifespan has increased from 20 years in the Stone Age to 67 years today, highlighting the contrast between human life and the vast timescales of Earth and the universe. The film presents scientific perspectives on time, including the theories of Copernicus and Darwin, and introduces Ludwig Boltzmann's law of entropy, which suggests that disorder in the universe is always increasing.
The narrative covers the cyclical nature of time through natural phenomena such as day and night and the seasons, while also addressing the scientific questions regarding the origins and potential end of our world. It posits that our universe may be part of a larger cosmic cycle, with new universes emerging beyond our own, suggesting that the concept of time may extend far beyond human comprehension.
Why Watch
- •Find out how entropy affects the flow of time.
- •See how Earth's rotation impacts our daily lives.
- •Meet the scientists who shaped our understanding of time.
Did You Know
•The global average human lifespan is now 67 years, up from 20 years in the Stone Age.
•Earth's rotation period is actually 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.1 seconds.
•In the time of the dinosaurs, a year was 370 days long due to Earth's rotation.
•The universe is estimated to be 13.7 billion years old.
Perfect For
Cosmic theoriesScientific explorationTime enthusiasts