Genius by Stephen Hawking — Season 1, Episode 5: What Are We?

Episode synopsis

Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to find out what we really are. Self-assembling machines, light-up bacteria and the world's first physical demonstration of evolution in action conspire to revolutionize their view of life.

About Genius by Stephen Hawking

Professor Stephen Hawking challenges a selection of volunteers to think like the greatest geniuses in history and solve some of humanity's most enduring questions.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Can We Time Travel?
• E2Are We Alone?
• E3Why Are We Here?
• E4Where Did the Universe Come From?
• E6Where Are We?