26-10-2012, 08:25 PM
I've just watched this and enjoyed it, as I did the first episode on Energy.
The only thing I'd take issue with was the statement that before the electric telegraph there was no way of transmitting information without transporting matter. The Romans used semaphore, the English lit beacons to warn of the Spanish Armada and the Navy used flag signals - all of which did just that. Even a clock striking transmits the information of what time it is.
I agree about it seeming a bit slow and there being too much arty-farty cinematography.
Thanks for flagging it up, Al.
- Joe
The only thing I'd take issue with was the statement that before the electric telegraph there was no way of transmitting information without transporting matter. The Romans used semaphore, the English lit beacons to warn of the Spanish Armada and the Navy used flag signals - all of which did just that. Even a clock striking transmits the information of what time it is.
I agree about it seeming a bit slow and there being too much arty-farty cinematography.
Thanks for flagging it up, Al.
- Joe
