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What method of communication was used in ancient times?
What method of communication was used in ancient times?
What was discovered in bottles from the Titanic?
What was discovered in bottles from the Titanic?
Who received a letter from Sicily after sending a message in a bottle?
Who received a letter from Sicily after sending a message in a bottle?
When was the telegraph invented?
When was the telegraph invented?
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How was murderer John Towell captured?
How was murderer John Towell captured?
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How many messages are sent daily since the invention of the internet?
How many messages are sent daily since the invention of the internet?
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What did Tara Taylor's friend notice on Facebook?
What did Tara Taylor's friend notice on Facebook?
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What does the story of communication illustrate about the human race?
What does the story of communication illustrate about the human race?
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Study Notes
Early Forms of Communication
- People have been using different methods to communicate over distance since ancient times, including smoke signals.
- After the development of writing, more ingenious methods were invented, such as sending messages in bottles.
- Message-in-a-bottle communication is believed to have started thousands of years ago.
Notable Examples
- In the 19th century, bottles were found that were sent by people on board the Titanic.
- In 1956, Ake Viking, a Swede, sent a letter in a bottle and received a response from Paolina, a Sicilian girl, two years later, leading to their marriage.
The Telegraph
- The invention of the telegraph in 1837 significantly accelerated communication.
- A famous example is the capture of John Towell, a murderer, who was caught in London after a telegram was sent to the police, highlighting the power of science.
The Internet Era
- With the invention of the internet, the world has become interconnected, with up to 60 billion messages sent daily, taking only seconds to deliver.
- The internet has also changed lives for the better, such as the story of Tara Taylor, whose daughter's rare disease was detected thanks to a Facebook post, saving her sight.
The Importance of Communication
- The story of communication is essentially the story of humanity, showcasing our ability to share knowledge and build relationships, regardless of the means used.
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Explore the evolution of messaging through time, from ancient smoke signals to modern methods.
