The connections can be through personal relationships, common goals, or geographical proximity. The series stresses effects and origins of inventions and events, which have set off a chain reaction shaping the modern world. In this video, Burke shows how war times have catalyzed the expression of creativity in forms such as nylon stockings or the composition of the Star Spangled Banner. He points out that the Star Spangled Banner is based on a song from an English drinking club. Descartes' and Willis' theories and drawings of the human brain are discussed.
Viewers can learn how the economy of France, neoprene tires, and chickens are interconnected.
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