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35,000 BCE
1. Pre-historic age
In prehistoric times, early humans communicated through rock carvings, oral language, body art, cave paintings, clay tablets, and the later invention of papyrus, which led to the development of paper. Reflection:
According to my observations, the earliest signs of human habitation in prehistoric times can be found in the carvings and paintings on rocks and walls. Citation: "Pre-historic Age" by Yari Hillary Herbias Tamaray (2020) -
35,000 BCE
Cave paintings
Grotte Chauvet in the Ardeche region
In prehistoric art, the term "cave painting" encompasses any parietal art which involves the application of color pigments on the walls, floors or ceilings of ancient rock shelters. Reflection:
Because it uses symbols and meanings, these cave paintings are a masterpiece. The paintings highlight the various roles that people or any organism play. Citation: "Cave paintings" Eliette Brunel-Deschamps (1994). -
24,000 BCE
Clay tablets
Clay tablets are writing medium and historically used in the Ancient Near East especially for writing cuneiforms. The inscriptions were imprinted in the wet clay with a stylus, when written on they were dried . Reflection:
Writing on clay tablets is, in my opinion, a clever method of producing a writing instrument. It simply occurred to me that they find it difficult to write and make this fragile. Citation:
"Clay Tablets" German Museum (2006) -
130 BCE
Acta Diurna
Acta Diurna in Rome The first proto-newspaper appeared as early as 131 B.C. It was an ancient Roman daily gazette called Acta Diurna (Daily Acts sometimes translated as Daily Public Records). Acta Diurna informed citizens of political and social happenings in ancient Rome. Reflection:
I believe that before this newspaper was created, the creator employed a number of techniques to create it using his own concept and unique labor. Citation:
"Acta Diurna of Rome" by Jeremy M. Norman (2004) -
2.Industrial Age (1700s-1930s)
People used the power of steam, developed machine tools, established iron production, and the manufacturing of various products (including books through the printing press). Reflection:
In this Age,they employed machines to make things work and make things easier, the objects here are more efficient than those of the prehistoric age,transforming the way goods were produced. Citation: "Industrial Age" by Rohart's life (2017) -
Typewriter (1800)
Typewriter, any of various machines for writing characters similar to those made by printers’ types, especially a machine in which the characters are produced by steel types striking the paper through an inked ribbon with the types being actuated by corresponding keys on a keyboard. Reflection:
This machine is essential to make your words clean and I think the inventor make this so that you will not be writing using your hands. Citation: "Typewriter" by britannica (2024) -
Punchcards (1810)
Early method of data storage used with early computers. Punch cards also known as Hollerith cards and IBM cards are paper cards containing several punched holes that were punched by hand or machine to represent data. Reflection: Punch cards serve as a reminder to us now of the value of small, steady technological advancement.They are evidence of the innovative approach to problem-solving that has propelled computing's explosive development. Citation: "Punchcards" by Computer Hope (2024) -
Telephone (1876)
Telephone, an instrument designed for the simultaneous transmission and reception of the human voice. The telephone is inexpensive, is simple to operate, and offers its users an immediate, personal type of communication. Reflection: through this invention of telephone, it makes them easier to connect other people in different places for communication. This invention is impressive technique to connect other people. Cite: "Telephone" by David E. Borth (2024) -
3.Electronic Age (1930s-1980s)
The invention of the transistor ushered in the electronic age. People harnessed the power of transistors that led to the transistor radio, electronic circuits, and the early computers. In this age, long distance communication became more efficient. Reflection:
I think, this age is the emerge of technology. For me, people who invent this thing have a brilliant idea as it can automatically produce what you need with ease. Citation: "Electronic Age" by Ruel Carballo (2018) -
Television (1941)
Television or TV is a telecommunication medium used for transmitting moving images in monochrome (black-and-white), or in color, and in two or three dimensions and sound.The term can refer to a television set, a television program ("TV show"), or the medium of television transmission. Reflection:
I think they invent this thing to break the boredom and be updated to any news. This thing is very crucial for us. Citation: "Exposure to Media"
By daniloariate0111 (2006) -
Large Electronic Computers (1949)
EDSAC (1949)
Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator (EDSAC) was an early British computer. The machine, having been inspired by John von Neumann's seminal First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC, was constructed by Maurice Wilkes and his team at the University of Cambridge Mathematical Laboratory in England. Reflection: This invention do solving real-world problems and has great potential for research. I think, this is made by experimentation. Citation: "EDSAC" by Michael R. Swaine (2024) -
OHD,LCD PROJECTOR (1953)
OHP
An LCD projector is a type of video projector for displaying video, images or computer data on a screen or other flat surface. It is a modern equivalent of the slide projector or overhead projector. Reflection: Through my insights, this thing is great help for us to present our presentation through this projector. I think the inventor is a genius in making this thing possible. Citation: "LCD Projector" by Pancho507 (2024) -
4.Digital Age (1993)
The Internet paved the way for faster communication and the creation of the social network. People advanced the use of microelectronics with the invention of personal computers, mobile devices, and wearable technology. Moreover, voice, image, sound and data are digitalized. We are now living in the information age. Reflection: This Age is in the present day which ruled by devices and technology. For me, it helps us gain information and data Citation: "Digital age" by Julie Vee Boyore (2020) -
Video Chat (2003)
Skype (2003)
Skype is an instant messaging app that provides online text message and video chat services. Users may transmit both text and video messages and may exchange digital documents such as images, text, and video. Skype allows video conference calls. Reflection: Through this video chat ,you can chat with other people through video which is also a great idea, it's not only just texting but direct communication with other people. Citation: "Skype" by Priit Kasesalu (2003) -
Social Networks (2004)
Facebook (2004)
Facebook is an American for-profit corporation and an online social media and social networking service based in Menlo Park, California. The Facebook website was launched on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates. Reflection:
This social network is important for social updates and interaction with other people in a good way. Citation: "Facebook" by Mark Zuckerburg (2004) -
Video
Youtube (2005)
YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. The service was created by three former PayPal. YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, add to favorites, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users. Reflection:
This YouTube has a lot of new updates,Virals and news so that it well help you to be aware and always updated. Citation:
"History of YouTube" by Google Wiki (2005)