The Printing Press: How Mass Media Destabilizes Society @ThinkingWest

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Gutenberg’s printing press was revolutionary for western civilization—it increased the spread of information and led to widespread literacy. But it also facilitated: political turmoil, misinformation, and wars/revolts. It’s a prime example of how new technologies can destabilize society...

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