Something that you can hold, or a pure idea or concept...any innovation at all.
2006-11-12 02:26:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The printing press. It made the sharing of knowledge and information much easier and more widespread. Your question and these answer are electronic extensions of the process begun with the printing press. Pretty amazing!
2006-11-12 02:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by wlmssb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the Computer, more particular, the Desktop Computer (IBM-PC).
Thereafter, computer's related peripherals and Cell/Mobile Phone technology with invention of Satellites etc. You see, all these are intertwined technologies invented in the past century.
You may consider already obsolete Telex, fixed line Telephones, Fax Machine and such mass communication facilities which made this world like a small village, and the overall productivity of the people has increased many folds due to these electronics gadgets' inventions.
So, in a nutshell it is primarily the Computer technology that has been the most amazing invention ever happened.
2006-11-12 10:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by Hafiz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wheel. Not only large wheels on vehicles in order to move things, but also the wheel led to the rotary motion necessary in pulleys, gears, just about everything. Without the principle of the wheel, a round object turning on an axel, nothing else of value would have been invented.
2006-11-12 10:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that clean running water is the most valuable invention for mankind. Having clean water readily available makes so many other aspects of modern life possible. It provides for hygiene, industrial processes, agriculture, and recreation.
I liked your question. It made me think. There are many truly marvelous inventions around, but I think the one so basic as clean water would be the one most missed if it weren't available.
2006-11-12 10:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Alexander Graham Bells telephone.
2006-11-12 10:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The notion of the basic equality of humans, and the idea that just maybe it's wrong to get to be in charge because your dad was the king.
2006-11-12 10:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electricity. It made life so much easier after sunset. Moreover, most gadgets including PCs, music systems, etc. work on electrictiy....Think about it.. How did people live before electricity.....Isn't it amazing
2006-11-12 10:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by young_friend 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Refrigeration.
2006-11-12 10:42:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Thermos.
2006-11-12 10:27:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sliced Bread..lol..ummm, would have to be the CD player or Computer (internet)
2006-11-12 10:29:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋