I often find myself wondering why the printing press was such a massive invention. Of course, it revolutionized the ability to spread information and document history, but the machine itself seems very simple; apply pressure to a screw that then pushes paper into the type form.
That leaves me with the thought that I am missing something big. I understand that my thoughts of it being simple are swayed by the fact the we live in a post-printing press world, but I choose the believe I’m smarter than all of humanity before me. /s
So that leaves me with the question, how did it take so long for this to be invented? Are we stupid?
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You have the benefit of hindsight. It’s already been invented and it seems simple to you. That’s completely different than living in a world where nothing like that exists and coming up with it. They weren’t stupid. We’re not stupid.
Think about it this way: what’s the next great idea that’s gonna completely revolutionize the world? Can’t think of it? Me neither. When someone thinks it up you’re gonna feel dumb cuz it’s so simple.
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