In 1439, Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press with movable type ushered in a new era of mass communication, democratizing access to information and revolutionizing the spread of ideas.
Christian Science Monitor: On this day: In 1455, Gutenberg pressed 'print' on printing revolution
Newsweek: Safeguarding Ideas In The Age Of Digital Censorship: Lessons From The Gutenberg Revolution
In the 15th century, Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated, challenging the status quo and paving the way for unprecedented ...
Safeguarding Ideas In The Age Of Digital Censorship: Lessons From The Gutenberg Revolution
The Gutenberg revolution appears to be waning as the written word, the defining mark of civilisation—whether on Babylonian stelae or in racy detective novels—recedes in the face of the ever-compelling ...
About Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg is an online library of more than 75,000 free eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related content today. Since then, thousands of volunteers have digitized and diligently proofread the world’s ...
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