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Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1455, making books widely accessible for the first time. This revolutionized the spread of knowledge by enabling mass production of written works, which allowed for a much wider distribution of information and literacy across society. My insights:
In my opinion I think that the coming of books was a huge thing for the evolution of media, this allowed us to store and record most of the information and knowledge that lead us to this day. -
Edward Cave published "The Gentleman's Magazine" in 1731, considered the first modern magazine. Magazines became a key medium for sharing news, entertainment, and culture in periodical formats, playing an important role in informing the public and shaping public opinion over the centuries. My insights:
Magazine for me probably made pop culture more known to the people, magazines allowed people to quickly get news and information about what was happening, which lead media to reach new height. -
Sir Rowland Hill introduced the Penny Post in 1840 in the UK, making mail more affordable and accessible to the public. This system standardized postage and created the foundation for the global postal system, eventually evolving to include digital forms like email and instant messaging. My insights:
Mail has been a reliable tool for staying in touch with companies or individuals, laying the foundation for modern texting. -
Guglielmo Marconi transmitted the first wireless radio signal in 1895. Radio broadcasting became a significant tool for sharing music, news, and entertainment, and quickly grew to become an essential source of real-time information for the masses. My insights:
• I think the radio made pop culture popular by sharing music and news with everyone, bringing people together through shared trends and entertainment. -
Philo Farnsworth successfully transmitted the first electronic television image on September 7, 1927. Television combined both video and audio, revolutionizing the way people consumed entertainment, news, and information, becoming one of the most powerful mass communication tools. My insights:
Television is like an upgraded radio, adding live video to audio, and it revolutionized advertising by making commercials a powerful tool for boosting the market and reaching wider audiences. -
John Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly completed ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer, in 1945. Early computers were used for complex calculations, but the technology rapidly advanced, eventually leading to personal computers, laptops, and smartphones used in virtually all aspects of life today My insights:
I believe computers revolutionized media by making it interactive, allowing us to create websites and online communities, which became the foundation of social media. -
In 1956, John McCarthy coined the term "artificial intelligence" and organized the Dartmouth Conference, marking the formal birth of AI as a field of study. AI now mimics human intelligence, powering technologies such as machine learning, robotics, and natural language processing across industries. My insights:
AI shows what humans are capable of creating something so complex that it helps with almost everything, changing industries and improving daily life, and allowing more advanced tech. -
ARPANET, created in 1969 by Vint Cerf, Bob Kahn, and other researchers, was the precursor to the modern internet. It connected computers across long distances, enabling the rapid sharing of information and transforming global communication, education, and commerce. My insights:
In my opinion, the internet gave me access to all recorded information, forming the foundation of social media. Without it, I’d be starting from scratch. It’s also what will make media even more powerful in the future. -
Martin Cooper of Motorola made the first mobile phone call in 1973, marking the beginning of the mobile phone era. Cellphones revolutionized communication by enabling voice calls, text messaging, and later internet access, making communication portable and accessible everywhere. My insights:
I see cellphones as the mobile version of computers, but they became more popular because they were more accessible to everyone. This made social media a true norm in everyday life. -
In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, the first major social media platform. Social media transformed how people communicate, share content, and interact online, with platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube further reshaping personal and professional connections in the digital age. My insights:
I think social media starting with Facebook, allowed people to be more expressive and adds more character to media itself. It’s now a norm in society, shaping how we communicate and connect.