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The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. Gutenberg’s press spread literature throughout Europe at a rate that was previously unprecedented. This newfound access to literature influenced many historical events such as the European Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. Many modern essays argue that the creation of the internet and its ongoing effects on society is very similar to past instances, such as that of the printing press. Authors, such as Clay Shirky and Le Guin, argue

updates on current life on social media. The media's role in society not only delivers information of the world but also brings people together through common interests or general talks. In Brian Knappenberger's documentary: Nobody Speak: Trials of Free Press it is seen how media effect lives and how there is a much stronger meaning to what media stands for in society and why media needs to take its stand when it comes to people who want to devour them. Media is one of the key areas where power is exercised

Church began to have less influence on man’s life, and the strengths and abilities of man became more recognizable, bringing secularism and individualism to life. How did it all start? The printing press. Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, this machine made monumental modifications. The printing press allowed for books to be printed at a more proficient, cheap rate, which meant more people had access to buying them, especially the Bible. When people were able to read the Bible for themselves, they

Digital Reading vs. Printed Reading For a person who loves to read, I could never imagine myself reading on a screen when it comes to the choice of print or digital reading. Whether it is for research, schoolwork, or just for fun, the articles I find online only encourages me to print them so that I could have a physical copy in my hands. That’s when the inseparable feeling occurs to me: I feel more of an attachment between the physical copy of the text and myself. I become so indulged in the text

COMMUNICATION IS a fundamental human requirement and is the underpinning of all human dealings since it is the mode through which humans exchange information. The free exchange of ideas and knowledge take place when there is unrestricted full-fledged communication. It is guaranteed through the “freedom of speech and expression”, the most cherished fundamental right, as envisaged under various international covenants and most of the constitutions including the Indian Constitution. The right to freedom

Through this paper I would like to explore how censorship has affected what is presented in the Bollywood media. In contrast to Bollywood censorship and the hiding of sexuality, Hollywood became liberal in terms of sexual content after the Commission on Press freedom was passed, in 1947. Hollywood films went through an immense decline because the directors and actors portrayed films about the World War II (Hollywood as History, 2006). Since their rights were not secured, they would be sent to prison for

It can be considered as one of the most valuable types of technology. During the last several years we have come to be more and more dependent on the Internet and in particular moving huge chunks of data across large distances. The Internet allows people to communicate with each other across the world within mere fractions of seconds with the help of E-mail and Messenger. The Internet also allows for expressing opinions and obtaining up-to-date information from the world-wide-web. The new software

In scenario number one, the main controversy up for debate is the topic of hate speech and whether it is protected under the First Amendment. Additionally, another question to address is whether individuals who may espouse hate speech are protected by the First Amendment to peacefully assemble in the public sphere. Prior to addressing these issues, it is important to understand the case law surrounding hate speech and the government’s capacity to regulate speech. One method is prior restraint, which

Is Censorship Really That Bad? Paint this picture: You once desired to watch a Youtube video that you have viewed recently once more, and as you searched it up, you remembered that there was offensive information. When you clicked on the video, a message popped up explaining that the video was blocked, and more importantly, why it was blocked. Although the Youtube administrators most likely blocked this information, this can mirror the controversial topic of censorship. Government censorship is

While Gutenberg’s printing press helped further many things, the most important was the growth of literacy. Before the printing press, books were written by hand and took a long time to finish. Short books could take could take several months to complete, while books that were longer could take years. To copy books, monks would work with a pen and ink in scriptoriums. A scriptorium was a copying room where around 50 scribes would copy down what a singular reader dictated. While Gutenberg did not