★★★★ The immeasurable technological progress that was achieved, in the past Century and in the current one, at a dizzying and surprising rate, with a constant waste of imagination, without a doubt has a direct impact on any mortal. Although these continuous advances do not always have a simultaneous impact on our daily lives. As an example, decades ago, those of us who combed gray hair still wrote letters or postcards by hand, and simultaneously used typewriters for formal writing. With the advent of the internet, the speed of communication and access to information skyrocketed and, congratulations, it doesn’t seem to stop.
But something, however, remains unchanged: the genuine interest in knowing how some of these “modern wonders” are made. Precisely, “Modern Marvels”, in English, is an American series from the History channel, which focuses on how technology and engineering have been used or have affected today’s society.
It is one of the first programs of the signal and the one that has been on the air the longest (its first broadcast was on January 1, 1995). Since its debut, more than 690 45-minute episodes have been produced, covering various topics such as science, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing, and agriculture, among others. Each episode typically discusses the history and production of various objects related to a theme.
This month a new season of “Modern Wonders” premiered, number 19, subtitled “the world of machines”, hosted by the histrionic Adam Richman, popular American host, producer and gastronomic expert, known for his love of substantial food. Richman tours the United States to discover how the most incredible gadgets are made, designed by industry giants and small entrepreneurs alike, to solve problems, improve lifestyles, power the global economy, and even build other gadgets.
It’s fascinating to see how you capture attention when you visit the factory where Yamaha builds ATVs, jet skis and more; or the interior of a company created for people to soar through the clouds in paramotors, to name just a couple. Safety pin.
