The History of Transcripts

As the digital age continues to reshape the world of transcription, this final episode explores the rise of automated speech-to-text capabilities and artificial intelligence, and examines how these technological advancements are transforming the role and requirements of human transcriptionists in the years to come. Listeners will gain insights into the trends shaping the future of the transcription industry and the skills that professionals will need to adapt and thrive in an increasingly automated landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explore how the rise of computers and word processing software transformed the creation and distribution of transcripts. From the advent of the first word processors to the widespread use of digital documents, we examine how technological advancements shaped the transcript industry in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Explore how Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press ushered in a new era for transcripts, transitioning handwritten records to mass-produced printed documents. This episode examines the rise of mechanical typesetting, the introduction of the typewriter, and the lasting impact these innovations had on the creation, distribution, and accessibility of transcripts.

Before the advent of modern printing techniques, transcripts existed in the form of handwritten scrolls, parchments, and early bound codices. Explore how these ancient recording methods laid the foundational groundwork for the development of transcripts and the preservation of written language over centuries.