The Impact Of Technology On European Society

Throughout the past there have been countless number of innovations, inventions, and discoveries that shaped the human world. One of these magnificent inventions was the Printing Press. A printing press is a machine for printing ink onto a substrate (print medium) such as paper or cloth. The device applies pressure to a substrate that rests on an inked surface made of movable type, then transferring the ink. Usually used for making texts, the invention and the spread of the printing press are widely considered as among the most influential events in human history, revolutionizing the way people look at the world they live in. Without it, we could still be hand writing all the books we have today. The Printing Press was created around the year 1440 by Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg (aka Johann Gutenberg). He was a German blacksmith,

The printing press had more important consequences on Reformation rather than exploration. This is because the printing press spread news of the Protestant Reformation, affected people’s religion and distributed Martin Luther’s teachings. Luther was a Catholic priest who was trying to change the Catholic church by trying to get rid of corruption and change the church’s actions.

To recap, the printing press was a phenomenal and a unique apparatus. It was constructed by a goldsmith named Johannes Gutenberg. The printing press made the lives of everyone simple, it was used for printing things. It was a big advancement during this time period. It was auspicious and many famous people used it such as Martin Luther. Martin Luther used it because he was disappointed with his church because they were selling indulgences. The printing press made it possible for Luther to copy 95 theses and nail them in the front door. The 95 these were known all through out, this would be impossible without the printing press to make the 95 Theses known “throughout Germany in two weeks and throughout Europe in a month.”. Although one of the consequences of the printing press was exploration, reformation was the most important because the printing press made people more literate and created new believes. They had a better understanding of the Bible and were able to tell if the pope was lying to them or not. This is why the most important consequence of the printing press was

The printing press was an important factor in the development of the Reformation and Exploration. These both helped in the creation and development of the New World. Invented in the 1450s by Johannes Gutenberg (BGE), the printing press gave many people a new view of the world.In 1471 there were only 15 printing presses, but by 1500 there were over 200.(Doc A.) Many more people became literate and many people developed their own views of religion and what the world looked like. The printing press helped shape the world we live in today, most importantly our religions.

In the 1760s though the 1820’s Britain started to use machines to produce goods instead of doing it by hand mostly, due to the fact that the items were easier to maker, therefore making them cheaper, and improving life. This also spawned, much later though, the digital revolution, which involved using technology, not machinery. The Industrial Revolution transformed the European society by, making busier cities, increasing the population, and polluting the continent.

In the beginning of the 1400s, books were all handwritten, and only institutions like churches had them. This made the chance for leaders that had access to books to change or censor some of the vital information withheld in them. However, in 1455, Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press, a machine that made it much easier to spread books and thus, ideas. This changed the entire course of history, making it possible for people to spread these ideas and discover truth for themselves. There are many specific instances of it, but it is hard to see the whole picture. The printing press, one of the most revolutionary inventions in human history, was an integral part of the Reformation during the 1400’s through the 1600’s.

Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press changed how the world communicated. Before the printing press was invented, people around the world had to handwrite every single word into a book; this took a very long time and was also expensive. Also, literature

People immigrated and traveled to cities for the increase of money and job from what they were making from farming. The factory work had appeared and seemed to be less strenuous than the farming work, and they looked forward to a better income and money and most satisfying lifestyle.

The printing press made books easier and cheaper to produce than the hand written works. This gave more people access to books rather than just the upper class members. The new production of books allowed more people to gain access to education and also exposed the readers to new ideas and places. The large increase in production of books led to a very large increase in the number of people that were able to read. Before Gutenberg's printing press, there were only a few thousand books in Europe. After Gutenberg's printing press this number increased to over 15 million. Along with the printing press, Gutenberg also created the ink that he used to print. Gutenberg also adapted a wine press, which allowed him to slide the paper in and out of the machine more easily. This made Gutenberg's innovation even more

Europe, a wonderful continent was changed by three things, those three things had some good and some bad affects. Those three things where; humanism, the printing press, and the renaissance art. It changed Europe significantly. Several key events helped bring an end to feudalism and the Middle Ages but these were the main three. First humanism occurred.

Communication is constantly improving, specifically in our technologically advanced world. In the 1450s, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, inspired by Chinese Woodblock printing. It had a significant effect on both reformation and exploration in the Renaissance, as it allowed information to travel efficiently through Europe. While both exploration and reformation benefited from the invention of the printing press, exploration is a stronger reflection of overall Renaissance worldviews.

Techno-optimist or techno-pessimist? That is the question. Technology throughout time has no doubt changed our way of life. Travelling to destinations quicker, curing new diseases, or figuring out how to cease a wide famine are examples of how technology has made advances over time. The solutions that scientists create spark a tool that others cannot live without. But what if these technologies bring out negative effects rather than their desired purpose? Sometimes, innovators create new inventions that bring unintended consequences. It could range from less communication face to face, side effects from new medicines, or pollute the earth’s atmosphere.

     At that time the church had controlled all of the literature and books. This gave the church the power when it came to learning, education, and teaching. When Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press, the church lost control of some of it’s power.

The printing press had a huge impact on the world. Before the printing process was developed, books were all written by hand. This could cause limited access to material and cause discrepancies in written materials. In the 1450's, Johannes Gutenberg printed bibles and it began from there. (Text 380) The printing concept started out slowly at first but by 1480 it began to be a widespread process.

In 1440 a man by the man of Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type, or as we know it, a printing press. Prior to 1440 everything read in Europe was copied by hand or copied from wooden blocks carved from hand. This was very expensive and time consuming. The only people who were literate were those of the church and a small percentage of nobility. Since the printing press came out, how would this effect European culture and the way things worked?