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The Best Episodes of Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time

Every episode of Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time!

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Explores the scientific, social, economic and environmental consequences of supposedly time-saving inventions, ideas and objects. Throughout a lifetime, the minutes that are actually lost or saved can add up to days, weeks, months or even

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3 - The Shopping Mall
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3 - The Shopping Mall

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    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2 - The Highway
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2 - The Highway

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    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4 - The Plastic Container
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4 - The Plastic Container

    S1:E4

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1 - The Elevator
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1 - The Elevator

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    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5 - The Microwave
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    #5 - Episode 5 - The Microwave

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    Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave oven revolutionized kitchens and today is one of the most ubiquitous household appliances in the world. But the technology behind it is about so much more than popping popcorn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6 - The Disposable Cup
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6 - The Disposable Cup

    S1:E6

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7 - The Bar Code
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    #7 - Episode 7 - The Bar Code

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    The barcode shortened check-out times, advanced the global supply chain, accelerated next-day delivery, and made same-day delivery possible. They’re scanned some 6 billion times a day around the world and counting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8 - The Dishwasher
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    #8 - Episode 8 - The Dishwasher

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    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3 - The Shopping Mall" is the best rated episode of "Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time". It scored 7.7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2 - The Highway".