#Origins the journey of humankind series
#Origins the journey of humankind tv

^ 'The journey from YouTube sensation to TV producer'.Animals used in early civilizations have been replaced by engines used in vehicles that transport us over great distances within short periods of time. The human pursuit for travel led to the exchange of ideas which in turn resulted in innovations, facilitating new modes of transport. Our curiosity of the unknown has been the driving force behind new inventions. The human desire for exploration has led us to the depths of sea and farness of our moon. Our homes are not just a dwelling place they represent our perpetual desire for a more complex world. The journey from being nomadic hunter-gatherers to building modern day skyscrapers has been a great human achievement. From the early humans' need of self-protection from hostile conditions in the wilderness, to wars fought between humans themselves, it has been the forefront for many inventions. The human species has developed in many ways and warfare is no exception. With time, this led to the development of complex languages with expressive forms that connected them with civilizations from other parts of the globe. Communication between humans began with sign languages, cave paintings and hieroglyphs. Interaction within a species is indispensable for their survival. As commerce flourished, the barter system prevalent in inter-societal trades gave way to the currency system that led to the modern day global economy. Įxpansion of societies led to the proliferation of trade routes.

Medical science has helped humans make a huge progress in fighting modern-day plagues. Throughout evolution, the human species has been battling diseases - conditions initially unknown but in the process of finding a cure was discovered to have been spread by microscopic biological organisms. Firepower has transformed us from living as early nomadic tribes to a species with the ability to undertake space voyages. The ability to harness the power of fire and control it gave humans the power to create, transform and destroy. Andrew Byrd, an academic expert in linguistics, assisted with the ancient languages spoken during the dramatization. Jason Silva has mentioned the works of Marshall McLuhan to be instrumental in conceptualizing the show. In the eight part series, each episode is themed on one aspect of human civilization: fire, medicine, money, communication, war, shelter, exploration and transportation.

#Origins the journey of humankind series

Hosted by Jason Silva with narration from Mark Monroe, the series showcases through re-enactments the major inventions and events in the history of human evolution that have been responsible for our modernization. Origins: The Journey of Humankind is an American documentary series that premiered on the National Geographic channel on 6 March 2017.