Quote by Noam Chomsky
The major advances in speed of communication and ability to interact took place more than a century ago. The shift from sailing ships to telegraph was far more radical than that from telephone to email!
Summary
This quote highlights the significant advancements in communication that occurred over a century ago and how they surpassed the innovation of later developments. It suggests that the transition from sailing ships to telegraph had a more transformative impact than the shift from telephone to email. This emphasizes the remarkable progress made in speed and interaction during that period, implying that subsequent changes may have been comparatively less revolutionary.
Topics
Communication
By Noam Chomsky