New Books in Technology cover image

Jeff Jarvis, "The Gutenberg Parenthesis: The Age of Print and Its Lessons for the Age of the Internet" (Bloomsbury, 2023)

New Books in Technology

00:00

Exploring the Nexus of Invention, Warfare, and National Identity

This chapter examines the relationship between military advancements and the formation of national identities, focusing on historical inventions such as the compass, printing press, and gunpowder. It emphasizes the role of academic research in uncovering how these technological changes shaped warfare and influenced societal constructs over time.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app