2006-11-24 16:46:13 · 24 answers · asked by pinkfloydfan54 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
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2006-11-24 16:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Redcarn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THE PRINTING PRESS: The most important single defining characteristic of the Renaissance was an explosive growth in the dissemination of knowledge, and this growth would have been impossible without a technology in place for the cheap mass production of books. Science was most likely the biggest beneficiary of this technology, since its practitioners, then as now, require a robust correspondence to keep the flame of progress lit, and it was cheap books in large quantities that made it possible for scientific discoveries to be widely disseminated to others for comment, criticism, and inspiration.
THE STEAM ENGINE: was directly responsible for the invention of the railroad, the oceangoing steamship, large scale mining, the staggering expansion of the European textile trade
THE DIGITAL COMPUTER: been the driving force behind a vast number of modern technologies, from fast and cheap worldwide telecommunications to the sophisticated gene sequencings used in genetic engineering
THE LANTEEN SAIL, COMPASS, and the STERN-POST RUDDER: made it possible for the first time for ships to be truly accurately navigated and piloted, thus furthering discovery
PENICILLIN: responsible for saving more lives than any other single drug in history
THE WHEEL
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2006-11-25 01:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by M. O 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Post-It note. Seriously. Anyone who has ever worked in a modern office has to ask, "What did they ever do before Post-Its were invented?" Answer: lost notes a lot.
2006-11-25 00:56:02 · answer #3 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Wheel
2006-11-25 01:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by Dave G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science. That is the one invention which has given us all of the others.
2006-11-25 00:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Wheel
2006-11-25 00:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yahoo answers..lol.
It all depends on how you see it. If it weren't for the greek philosopers and mathematicians and their formulas, we'd still be living in the dark ages according to some studies. If it weren't for electricity there'd be no heart monitors at hospitals,x ray machines, radio, tv, or any ps3 for people to sell on ebay for a ridiculous amount of money. The tv has created its own subculture. The advencements in transportation allow us to be close to family members, explore new depths and heights, allow for an exchange of currency, technology and valuable scientific information (pharmacology)...
the list just goes on.
2006-11-25 00:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by GC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alexander Graeme Bell invented the telephone which has revolutionised communications ever since, and has proven a huge labour-saving, and financial savings device.
2006-11-25 00:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by sprog 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Automated manufacturing.Because all the other inventions can be manufactured and delivered to more people ,cheaply , with greater safety ,and with less human labor.
2006-11-25 01:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by The Dark Side 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arms.
The invention that enabled him to "survive" in the hostile environment in which he first lived .
The same invention can ironically cause his "self-destruction" now.
2006-11-25 11:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by apicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋