The History Channel-The Invention of Writing/Alphabet as the most consequencial technology!
This Podcast argues that the most consequencial communicative techonlogy was the invention of writing. I’ve added a pretty fun spin on it, so that it sounds like a history channel segment! I hope you enjoy this listening.
The History Channel!
What makes the Invention of Writing/Alphabet the most consequencial communication technology.
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