S1 E1 • Physical Death

Paradoxically one of evolution’s primary driving forces is death. What happens to us when we die, and what is death’s role in nature?

Première diffusion : 24 août 2014

S1 E2 • Life After Death

Over 90% of Earth’s population believe in a life after death. Why is that, and how do people around the world act to ensure a good after life?

Première diffusion : 2 novembre 2014

S1 E3 • Creative Power of Death

Death makes us creative. From slapstick entertainment to the fine arts, death has a prominent place. Without it we’d probably be bored to death.

Première diffusion : 9 novembre 2014

S1 E4 • Market of Death

Death is a source of income. From the weapon industry, religious talismans to psychotherapists - the opportunities of making money from death are larger than ever. Which offers exist and what needs do they meet?

Première diffusion : 16 novembre 2014

S1 E5 • Politics of Death

Death has major practical and symbolical impact on politics. Is there an ideal life expectancy for a society to function. And what happens when one person’s death becomes more important than another’s?

Première diffusion : 7 décembre 2014