Niall Ferguson's NetWorld (2020): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2020, Niall Ferguson's NetWorld is a dokumentarfilm series.

What it’s about. In this groundbreaking new series hosted by Niall Ferguson and based on his bestselling book The Square and the Tower, Ferguson visits network theorists, social scientists and data analysts to explore the history of social networks. From the Reformation and 17th century witch-hunting, through the American Revolution and to the nightmare visions of Orwell’s 1984, Ferguson explores the intersection of social media, technology and the spread of cultural movements. Reviewing classic experiments and cutting-edge research, Ferguson demonstrates how human behavior, disruptive technology and profit can energize ideas and communication, ultimately changing the world.

Who’s in it. Niall Ferguson's NetWorld stars Niall Ferguson as presenter.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Niall Ferguson's NetWorld sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Niall Ferguson's NetWorld page.

If you liked it. Fans of Niall Ferguson's NetWorld tend to enjoy Unser Kosmos: Die Reise geht weiter, Planet Erde, Planet Erde II: Eine Erde - viele Welten and Vikings.