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How the Gutenberg Press Shaped Modern Productivity
In this episode of The Productivity Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the surprising productivity story of the printing press. They trace how Gutenberg's movable-type system—sometimes called the internet of the 1400s—cut the cost of reproducing written text by an estimated 95 percent in Europe. The hosts connect this historical leap to modern productivity gains, from the shipping container to AI tools, and discuss what the printing press reveals about how transformative technologies spread. They examine the role of complementary innovations like paper, ink, and distribution networks, and…
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