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The dishwasher saves people about 230 hours a year, is kinder on your wallet and on the environment.

FASTER!: Humanity's Quest to Save Time

The Dishwasher

The barcode shortened check-out times, advanced the global supply chain, accelerated next-day delivery and made same-day delivery possible.

The Bar Code

Originally invented to save lives, the disposable cup goes on to become an international symbol of busyness, a must-have multitasking accessory.

The Disposable Cup

Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave oven revolutionized kitchens and it is one of the most ubiquitous household appliances in the world.

The Microwave

The invention of the sealable plastic container in 1946 change the way people shop for food, the way we cook and the way we eat.

The Plastic Container

Enclosed shopping malls change the way people shop, think about shopping and change how people spend time.

The Shopping Mall

Over time, roads have evolved from the footpath to the high-speed limited access highways; today we take them for granted, but have you ever given any thought to whether they are really saving us any time?

The Highway

At any given moment there are about 18 million elevators operating around the world; they're the backbone of the modern city and have quite literally shaped the world in which we live.

The Elevator

Investigating time-saving inventions people depend on and their impact on the world at large.

S1 E2 | The Highway

E8 | The Dishwasher

E7 | The Bar Code

E6 | The Disposable Cup

E5 | The Microwave

E4 | The Plastic Container

E3 | The Shopping Mall

E2 | The Highway

E1 | The Elevator