Johannes Gutenberg's Printing Press Created the First Information Age

22/12/2025 59 min Temporada 1 Episodio 62
Johannes Gutenberg's Printing Press Created the First Information Age

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Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press. The mass production of books and other printed texts revolutionized the world. Gutenberg created a transformation in knowledge acquisition and communication. This kicked off the first information age. The printing press had a bigger effect on the world than the computer or the internet.