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It fueled the Industrial Revolution, leading to mass production, urbanization, and a new class of wealthy industrialists.

Facilitated the era of information technology, reshaping global commerce, communication, and leading to the rise of the digital economy.

Radically dropped the cost of producing books, leading to widespread dissemination of knowledge and contributing to the Renaissance and Reformation.

Revolutionized industry, transportation, and household life; laid grounds for the Second Industrial Revolution.

Transformed personal mobility, led to the creation of the suburbs, and stimulated industries like oil and steel.

Sparked the antibiotic revolution in medicine, greatly reduced mortality from bacterial infections, and led to large-scale pharmaceutical production.

Enabled miniaturization of electronic circuits, facilitating the development of modern computers and consumer electronics.

Opened the era of rapid global transportation, changing tourism, business travel, and military strategy.

Increased efficiency of cotton processing, reinforced the economic foundation of slavery in the Southern United States, and helped fuel the textile industry.

Drastically reduced manufacturing costs, made consumer goods more accessible, and was a key factor in the rise of mass consumer culture.

Is transforming various sectors including transportation, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, leading to both job creation and displacement.

The first form of electrical communication, it revolutionized long-distance communication and laid the groundwork for future networks.

Provided a new source of power, affected global geopolitics with the advent of nuclear weapons, and raised environmental and safety concerns.

Condensed various forms of media and technology into one device, altered the way people interact socially, and has significantly impacted retail and advertising.