For decades, Hollywood has told stories of AI beings as “better humans”. Tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk grew up with these pop-cultural visions of the future themselves – today, they use them as a PR tool, even invoking the Terminator myth to suggest that their own vision is the only option.
With its recognisable bright red cap with white spots, the fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) seems like the archetypal fairy tale toadstool. But it is also toxic to humans and can lead to hallucinations and psychotic reactions if ingested. A source of fascination and fear, how dangerous is this mushroom? And could it be beneficial to humankind?
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As Russia wages war in Ukraine, a parallel conflict is unfolding in the Baltics. Through propaganda and cyberattacks, the Kremlin is destabilising societies and undermining democratic institutions. Following investigative journalists, the film exposes hybrid warfare for what it is: the opening phase of military aggression.
Although the world’s oceans cover around 70% of the Earth’s surface, their depths remain largely unexplored. Fascination Deep Sea reveals the most breathtaking landscapes and the most extraordinary creatures the oceans have to offer. We uncover sunken ships and underwater mineral wealth, and learn why the ocean ecosystem regulates the climate of our entire planet.
For over a century, the Gstaad Palace has welcomed guests from around the world. This series offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of Switzerland’s most glamorous five-star hotels, accompanying its staff over the course of a winter season as they navigate the demands of their exacting working lives – catering to the wishes of an ultra-wealthy clientele.
We are thrilled to announce that THE NORTH DRIFT will have its world premiere at CPH:DOX 2022 in the CPH:SCIENCE section. Steffen Krones‘ scientific adventure documentary follows the way of plastic waste from the heart of European rivers to Norway’s remotest islands on the Lofoten archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. […]
A gripping road movie that follows two free spirits on a daredevil journey as they explore monumental landscapes on their motorcycles, discover the magic of foreign cultures, and laugh in the face of the toughest of trials. In six months they cover 28,000 kilometres, from Germany to Goa in India.
In December 2010, the Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in protest, sparking a movement that still has repercussions throughout the Arab world today. Ten years later, we provide a comprehensive overview of the Arabellion. How did it all start and what is life like today in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt?
The hihgly talented composer Johannes Brahms was a close friend of Clara and Robert Schumann. International music critics put his work on a par with Beethoven’s. The docudrama combines dramatic re-enactments with documentary sequences, painting a vivid picture of Brahms’s musical pursuits and private life.
Design has become a driver of hyper-consumerism. How can design help solve the problems of the world, many of which it is has been the cause of? This film showcases designers who experiment with unusual materials, study energy-saving production methods in interdisciplinary teams and ask critical questions about the responsibility of design.
In a digitalised world, multitasking is considered a major challenge and for many even unavoidable. The film takes a scientific look at the myth about effective multitasking and exposes it as a major misconception: humans can multitask only to a limited extent.
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