The Age of Uncertainty(1977)

A history of economic ideas and their consequences.

The Age of Uncertainty is a 13-part documentary series featuring economist John Kenneth Galbraith's personal examination of industrial society's rise and decline. Galbraith traces the economic and social forces that shaped the modern world, from the Industrial Revolution through the mid-twentieth century. He explores how technological innovation, capitalism, and human ambition transformed global economies while creating new vulnerabilities and crises. The series blends historical analysis with Galbraith's distinctive perspective on power, wealth, and institutional change. Rather than presenting dry economic theory, Galbraith grounds his arguments in real events and personalities, making complex financial systems accessible to general audiences. The Age of Uncertainty offers a thoughtful, sweeping look at how societies build prosperity and the structural tensions that threaten stability. Essential viewing for anyone interested in economic history and the foundations of contemporary capitalism.