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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underlying technology of cryptocurrencies, with potential to significantly impact financial services, supply chains, and contract law.

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

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