Western Bay of Plenty nears deal for 40,000 homes, 35,000 jobs
The invention of the printing press revolutionized information sharing. Before, knowledge was painstakingly handwritten, making books rare and expensive. Gutenberg's press, using movable type, enabled mass production of texts. This dramatically lowered costs, increasing accessibility and literacy. The rapid spread of information fueled the Renaissance, scientific revolution, and ultimately, transformed society.
