Power Trip: The Story of Energy

“Power Trip: the Story of Energy” is a 12-part, 12-hour-long documentary series directed by Mat Hames, based on Michael E. Webber's book. Season One explores energy in WATER, FOOD, CITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WEALTH and WAR. Season Two reveals energy as the underlying force that carries us to SPACE, causes large-scale DISASTERS, transforms WORK, CULTURE, and ENTERTAINMENT, and drives GLOBALIZATION.

Schedule

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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Space

Monday
Jan 12

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Tracing the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations that make it possible.
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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Disasters

Monday
Jan 12

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Disasters related to energy, from oil spills and coal mine explosions to dam failures and nuclear meltdowns.
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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Work

Tuesday
Jan 13

2:00 pm

1 Hour

The future of energy and work.
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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Entertainment

Tuesday
Jan 13

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Modern energy enables mass entertainment like popular music, movies, television and video games.
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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Culture

Wednesday
Jan 14

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Impact of modern energy on culture.
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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Globalization

Wednesday
Jan 14

3:00 pm

1 Hour

How energy enabled rapid globalization.

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