Inventors Part of the Series: Advocates of Change
They have made a difference and revolutionized the world. They come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. These remarkable individuals have pioneered, developed and forever improved their industry and the world in which we live. Engaging and relevant, these individuals will change the way you view the world, and remind you that it only takes one person to make a difference.
John Logie Baird, James Dyson, Alexander Graham Bell, Doctors Without Borders, Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay
Running Time
23 mins
Year
2011
Kanopy ID
1142790
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