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S1E10: Infinite Scroll

Slate Technology

CHAPTER

The Impact of the Printing Press

This chapter discusses the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg and its revolutionary impact on book production. It explores how the printing press led to increased availability of books, lower prices, and concerns about information overload. The chapter also explores the development of tools like tables of contents, indexes, catalogs, and encyclopedias to navigate through the overwhelming amount of information.

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