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2000 BCE
Ancient Technology
The Wheel - The earliest wheels appear in Mesopotamia, revolutionizing transportation and machinery. -
100 BCE
Classical Antiquity
Paper - Cai Lun improves the papermaking process in China, leading to a widespread use of paper for writing. -
1440
Renaissance and Early Modern Period
Printing Press - Johannes Gutenberg invents the movable type printing press, which greatly accelerates the spread of information and ideas. -
Industrial Revolution
Steam Engine - James Watt's improvements to the steam engine lead to advancements in transportation and industry. -
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19th Century
Electromagnetic Telegraph - Samuel Morse and others develop the telegraph, revolutionizing long-distance communication. Telephone - Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, transforming personal and business communication. -
20th Century
1928: Penicillin - Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, marking a significant advance in medicine.
1943-1944: ENIAC - The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer.
1956: IBM 305 RAMAC - The first computer to use a hard disk drive (HDD), paving the way for modern data storage.
1969: ARPANET - The precursor to the modern internet is developed. First network to use packet-switching technology. -
21st Century
2000s: Smartphones - The advent of smartphones combines computing power with mobile communication, transforming daily life.
2004: Social Media - The launch of platforms like Facebook and Twitter revolutionizes communication and social interaction.
2010s: Artificial Intelligence - Rapid advancements in AI technologies, including machine learning and natural language processing, lead to significant changes in various fields. -
Present Day
Quantum Computing - Ongoing research and development aim to create quantum computers that could solve complex problems far beyond the reach of classical computers.