The remarkable synergy between biology and technology is blurring the line between man and machine. We are at a critical juncture in our evolution: as technology continues to progress, humans are becoming more machine-like and machines are becoming more human. With striking 3D animation and special effects, Beyond Human joins inventors, scientists and philosophers for an unprecedented voyage into the future of bioengineering and robots.
Visual Effects
Charming early-2000s CGI that aged like milk.
Writing
Big ideas crammed into one hour—ambitious!
Director
Thomas Lucas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released months before 9/11 and the first iPod, this doc captures the exact moment humanity pivoted from 'what if computers think?' to 'what if computers fit in my pocket?'
Director Thomas Lucas mostly made space documentaries—this was his rare earthbound detour into philosophy, probably because someone dared him.
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