From the Printing Press to the Typewriter: Transcripts in the Age of Movable Type (CONTROL)

MAY 8, 20241 MIN
The History of Transcripts

From the Printing Press to the Typewriter: Transcripts in the Age of Movable Type (CONTROL)

MAY 8, 20241 MIN

Description

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.