The Development of Connectivity: An Exploration of Technological AdvancementOne defining thread in the enormous tapestry of human history is the growth... > Lire la suite
The Development of Connectivity: An Exploration of Technological AdvancementOne defining thread in the enormous tapestry of human history is the growth of connectedness. The history of connectedness, from the first means of communication to the globally interconnected society we live in today, is a monument to human ingenuity and the unwavering drive for advancement. This story takes place over several centuries and is fueled by several revolutionary inventions that have altered how humans interact, communicate, and work together. The Evolution of Communication: Smoke Signals to SemaphoreThe narrative starts in the prehistoric eras when people were just beginning to struggle with overcoming physical barriers. The usage of smoke signals by prehistoric Native American and Chinese societies represented an early attempt at communication across wide areas. These antiquated methods of long-distance communication opened the door for more advanced setups. An important advancement occurred with the introduction of semaphore systems in the eighteenth century. Long-distance coded message transmission was made possible by towers with moveable arms. This signaled the start of a new era in which written scrolls and voice cords were no longer barriers to information sharing. The invention of instantaneous communication and the telegraphThe development of the telegraph in the 19th century brought about a revolution in connectedness. With the invention of electrical telegraphy, which Samuel Morse pioneered, messages could be sent across great distances nearly immediately. An age of nearly instantaneous communication began as the sound of Morse code tapping reverberated across countries, constricting the world.