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Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

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17 hours 33 minutes
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<p>Enjoy a brilliant course that will transform the way you think about science, technology, and the entire course of human history.</p>

Syllabus

01: Great Inventions in Everyday Life
02: The Potter's Wheel and Metallurgy
03: Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits
04: The Galley, Coins, and the Alphabet
05: Crossbows East and West
06: Roman Arches-Aqueducts and the Colosseum
07: Waterwheels and Clocks
08: Pagodas and Cathedrals
09: Paper and Printing
10: Gunpowder, Cannons, and Guns
11: Telescopes and Microscopes
12: The Caravel and Celestial Navigation
13: Unblocking the Power of Coal and Iron
14: Steam Engines and Pin Making
15: Canals and Railroads
16: Food Preservation
17: Water and Sewer Systems
18: Batteries and Electric Generators
19: Cameras, Telephones, and Phonographs
20: Electric Light and Power
21: Department Stores and Modern Retailing
22: Motion Pictures
23: Surgery and the Operating Room
24: Steel, Glass, and Plastics
25: The Model T
26: Aviation-The “Wright” Time for Flight
27: Radio and Television
28: Nuclear Power
29: Household Appliances
30: Electronics and the Chip
31: Satellites and Cell Phones
32: Personal Computing
33: Genetic Engineering
34: The Internet
35: Social Media and Democracy
36: Inventions and History
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Taught by

W. Bernard Carlson

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