DVD
Niall Ferguson's Networld
Languages
In English, with English subtitles.
Performers
Hosted by Niall Ferguson.
Publication Information
[Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2020]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 165 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
In this groundbreaking new series hosted by Niall Ferguson and based on his bestselling book The Square and the Tower, Ferguson visits network theorists, social scientists, and data analysts to explore the history of social networks. From the Reformation and 17th century witch-hunting, through the American Revolution and to the nightmare visions of Orwell's 1984, Ferguson explores the intersection of social media, technology, and the spread of cultural movements. Reviewing classic experiments and cutting-edge research, Ferguson demonstrates how human behavior, disruptive technology, and profit can energize ideas and communication, ultimately changing the world.
Notes
Title from container.
"Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions"--Container.
Based on the book The square and the tower by Niall Ferguson.
Originally broadcast as a documentary series on PBS in 2020.