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200,000 BCE
Prehistoric Communication
Early humans used non-verbal communication such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey messages. Cave paintings and petroglyphs were among the first forms of visual communication. -
100,000 BCE
Development of Language
the development of spoken language allowed humans to share more complex ideas and emotions, facilitating better cooperation and cultural development. -
3500 BCE
Writing Systems
The invention of writing systems, such as cuneiform in Mesopotamia and hieroglyphics in Egypt, allowed for the recording of information and communication across time and space. -
1500 BCE
Alphabet
the Phoenician alphabet was one of the first writing systems to use symbols to represent individual sounds, leading to more efficient and widespread literacy -
1400
Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press revolutionized the production of books and the dissemination of information, leading to the spread of knowledge and the Renaissance. -
Telegraph
Samuel Morse’s development of the telegraph allowed for instant long-distance communication using Morse code, greatly influencing commerce and news reporting. -
Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone made voice communication over long distances possible, transforming personal and business communication. -
Radio
Guglielmo Marconi’s work on radio transmission enabled wireless communication, paving the way for broadcast media and real-time information sharing. -
Television
The development of television provided a new medium for entertainment and information, combining visual and auditory communication. -
Internet
initially developed for military and academic use, the internet evolved into a global network, revolutionizing communication, commerce, and information access. -
Email
Ray Tomlinson’s invention of email allowed instant written communication between computers, becoming a staple of personal and professional correspondence. -
Mobile phones
The introduction of mobile phones allowed for portable voice communication, later evolving into smartphones with internet access and multimedia capabilities. -
Social Media
Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram transformed how people interact, share information, and consume content, creating new forms of digital communication. -
Video conferences
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of video conferencing tools like Zoom, enabling remote work and virtual face-to-face communication. -
References
wikipedia.com