Where are We? • 2016 • episode "Part 6" • Genius by Stephen Hawking

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In this episode, the volunteers attempt to discover where we really are in the universe.

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Genius by Stephen Hawking • 2016 • 6 episodes •

Can We Time Travel?
54:47
Can We Time Travel?

Three individuals face a series of challenges to find out if it's possible to time travel.

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Are We Alone?
54:48
Are We Alone?

In this episode the task is to work out the likelihood of alien life in the universe.

2016 • Science

Why Are We Here?
54:48
Why Are We Here?

Can the participants work out why they exist at all? Is it destiny or pure chance?

2016 • Science

Where Did the Universe Come from?
54:48
Where Did the Universe Come from?

In this mind-bending episode can the participants work out where the universe comes from?

2016 • Science

What are We?
54:48
What are We?

In this episode the volunteers are led to a realization about the nature of life itself.

2016 • Science

Where are We?
54:41
Where are We?

In this episode, the volunteers attempt to discover where we really are in the universe.

2016 • Science

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