James Burke Connections - 01 The Trigger Effect

In the "Trigger Effect" Burke details the world's present dependence on complex technological networks through a detailed narrative of New York City and the power blackout of 1965. Agricultural technology is traced to its origins in ancient Egypt and the invention of the plough. The segment ends in Kuwait where, because of oil, society leapt from traditional patterns to advanced technology in a period of only about 30 years.

[@infonut]

Our PBS reception SUCKED in the 70's so I never got to see these marvelous shows. How I wish my dad were still alive so I could experience them with him.

[@djb903]

Thank you for uploading this, I used to watch this show with my dad when I was little

It’s a great show!!!

[@jacquesm6847]

I never missed an episode, one of the best of man producing his world

[@GamesPlayedBadly]

I've referenced this show many times. I used to love watching James make the craziest connections by the end of the show. So informative and well done. It must have cost a fortune to produce back in those days!

[@peterjones6321]

The flight number of 911 and the extensive use of the WTC in the footage. Spooky.

[@brightphoebus]

Oh Man! I'm so excited! I loved these documentaries when I first saw them in the early 90's!

[@GEOindustries0]

Brilliant.

[@oscarb662]

Thank you for a great reminder that in the end of all times we are all connected and well taken care of by the sources of power we all depend on in these modern and futuristic TIMES.💯🙏🏼

[@GEOindustries0]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@josiahhayes4903]

That's a splendid show and you made a great job by posting it on KZbin, but can you, please, get rid of the two windows to the next two episodes, from the end? I want to see the year of production of each episode. There is no need to post those windows on the image, the next episodes appear in the right videos column. Thank you!

[@dereks1264]

It's weird to see people smoking on an aircraft.

[@abighairyspider]

It sucked to ride on a plane with cigarette smoke.

[@404macon]

Imagine the BBC making a series of episodes like these now!!! They are so wrapped up in colonial guilt they would not get through the first episode without apologizing for the colonial oppression it took to make the planet so much better even for those poor third world countries. I hope the UK can find its soul again, be proud of their innovation which brought the world to a much better place. Be proud of who you are and where you come from. Tomj

[@aleisterpook1730]

Your village is short of an idiot. I suggest you go back there and take up your duties.

[@lon9540]

connections has no connections, jumping all over the place with to start no finish and no middle? What is this?

[@jenniferclick1238]

YES! I loved this show!😊