The Triumph of Technology

Technology has shaped human life since the beginnings of civilization. In these 2005 BBC Reith Lectures Alec Broers shows how we owe to technologists most of what drives our world today. Using easily understood examples, he explains how today's remarkable technologies emerged, and conveys the excitement of the modern creative process. He argues that, as long as we use technology intelligently, it can improve everyone's lives and provide solutions to the problems that threaten our planet. Included here are the complete lectures plus a new introduction and conclusion.