The printing press democratized knowledge forever
Gutenberg's 15th-century printing press revolutionized knowledge, making books widely available and affordable, thus accelerating the spread of ideas and profoundly shaping history.
Before 1440, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and expensive. Johannes Gutenberg's movable-type printing press changed everything, allowing for rapid, affordable mass production. This innovation dramatically sped up the spread of ideas, making knowledge accessible to far more people.
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