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X: The Generation That Changed the World: The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth

Generation X (2016)

Documentary, Historical | United States

National Geo | Sunday, 21 August 2016 | 00:00

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Sunday, 21 August 2016 00:00

Friday, 12 August 2016 21:00

SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 3 - The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth

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We explore the social and cultural forces that shaped the generation born between 1961 and 1981. Featuring interviews with prominent thinkers and innovators, this episode examines how advances in technology - ranging from the pocket calculator to Google - have shaped every aspect of our lives.

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