Episode
Horizon: Science on Safari
Overview
The Honorable A. W. Benn addresses young art and technology students on the implications of increased technology.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 1969-09-15
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Science on Safari is Episode 22 in 1969 of Horizon. It aired on 1969-09-15. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 21: Machines and People
The Honorable A. W. Benn addresses young art and technology students on the implications of increased technology.
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