When did Backlight Season 25 Episode 17 air?
Backlight Season 25 Episode 17 aired on December 31, 2025.
Backlight
Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.
Created by: Doke Romeijn, Marije Meerman
Season 25 · Episode 17
Drones that think
Dec 31, 2025·22m
The moment when humanity is on the verge of creating something that can think, learn, feel, or even desire to survive—perhaps at our expense—sometimes seems closer than ever. Can we predict the future to protect ourselves? Or are we in the process of creating something that will surpass our own understanding? Cognitive scientist Marie Safar Postma tries to understand our consciousness by designing and building systems that not only perceive but also anticipate and learn.
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How long is Backlight Season 25 Episode 17?
This episode runs for approximately 22 minutes.
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