Transformations from Orality to Literacy: A Cultural Evolution

This lecture explores the pivotal shift from oral traditions to literacy, a fundamental transformation in cultural development. Divided into four parts, it begins with an outline of the historical context of this change. The second part focuses on orally-transmitted knowledge, examining how storytelling and oral histories shaped societies. The subsequent sections analyze the impacts of literacy on communication, knowledge preservation, and cultural evolution, highlighting the profound effects this transition has had on human civilization.