A to Z: How Writing Changed the World (S47E12)
S47E12
Writing has profoundly influenced human history, and the advancements in paper and printing have transformed how information is disseminated. The invention of the printing press sparked the Industrial Revolution, propelling us toward today’s digital era. However, as the ancient art of handwriting becomes less prevalent, we must reflect on what we might sacrifice in our quest for ever more streamlined communication. (Premiered September 30, 2020)
Show
NOVA
Episode
S47E12
Air Date
Sep 30, 2020
Season 47 Episodes
S47E01
Polar Extremes
S47E02
Dog Tales
S47E03
Cat Tales
S47E04
Mysteries of Sleep
S47E05
Cuba's Cancer Hope
S47E06
The Truth About Fat
S47E07
Decoding COVID-19
S47E08
Eagle Power
S47E09
Human Nature / Gene-Editing Reality Check
S47E10
Secret Mind of Slime
S47E11
A to Z: The First Alphabet
S47E12
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
S47E13
Nature's Fear Factor
S47E14
Touching the Asteroid
S47E15
Can We Cool the Planet?
S47E16
Saving Notre Dame