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May 2021 - Sep 2021
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Investigating the time-saving inventions we depend on and explores their impact on the world at large.
Browse episode ratings trends for Faster!. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Faster!'s 8 episodes.
Best Episodes of Faster!
The Dishwasher
S1 Ep8
6th Sep 2021
It’s responsible for nightly fights around the world; to pre-rinse or not? Whose turn to load? Knives up or down? But the dishwasher also saves you about 230 hours a year, is kinder on your wallet and on the environment.
The Shopping Mall
S1 Ep3
14th May 2021
Over a lifetime, many of us spend hours, days, weeks, and even months in their covered, climate-controlled, everything-under-one roofs. Shopping malls didn’t only change the way we shop, they changed the way we think about shopping. And for better or worse, they changed the way we spend time.
Worst Episodes of Faster!
The Disposable Cup
S1 Ep6
6th Sep 2021
Originally invented to save lives, the disposable cup would become an international symbol of busyness, a must-have multitasking accessory. But is it all an illusion? Do these single-use cups actually save us any time?
The Plastic Container
S1 Ep4
14th May 2021
The invention of the sealable plastic container in 1946 changed the way we shop for food, the way we cook, and the way we eat. They allow us to eat on the move, prep in advance, and reduce food waste. But somewhere along the way, did they also contribute to an expectation of hyper-productivity?
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The Elevator
S1 Ep1
14th May 2021
At any given moment there are about 18,000,000 elevators operating around the world. They’re the backbone of the modern city and have quite literally shaped the world in which we live. But have you ever given any thought to just how much time they’re actually saving you? Or maybe even costing you? The Elevator.
The Highway
S1 Ep2
14th May 2021
Since the beginning of time, humanity has been on a quest to go further and get there faster. Over time, roads have evolved from the footpath to the high speed limited access highway. Today we take them for granted, but have you ever given any thought to whether they’re really saving us any time?
The Shopping Mall
S1 Ep3
14th May 2021
Over a lifetime, many of us spend hours, days, weeks, and even months in their covered, climate-controlled, everything-under-one roofs. Shopping malls didn’t only change the way we shop, they changed the way we think about shopping. And for better or worse, they changed the way we spend time.
