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The Evolution of Communication Technology: From Semaphore to the Telephone

Explore the fascinating journey of communication technology over the past 200 years, from Claude Chappe's semaphore systems of the late 18th century to the explosive growth of the telegraph and the pivotal moment of Bell's telephone invention. This account highlights key milestones, including early coded messages, cultural impacts, and corporate decisions that shaped the industry landscape. Delve into how communication transformed society and laid the groundwork for modern networking, reflecting on milestones like Western Union's dominance and the milestones leading up to the 20th century.

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The Evolution of Communication Technology: From Semaphore to the Telephone

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  1. ... the first 200 years Ian Graham www.iangraham.org

  2. (hi)storytechnologyevolutioninnovation

  3. 25 December, 1763b. Claude Chappe

  4. 14 July, 1789

  5. 2 March, 1791 "si vous réussissez, vous serez bientôt couverts de gloire"

  6. ~3 bits/sec (26 words/min) 1400 km/h 560 stations 4,800 km

  7. ~1840

  8. telegraph semaphore control codes

  9. 1837

  10. 1 January 1845 ...he is in the garb of a kwaker with a brown coat on which reaches....

  11. Culture coded messages --AB BFT CK IF CHN ATE social networking technology subculture Monopoly (Western Union)

  12. The “1891” World Network

  13. …and circa 1914

  14. “Mr Watson, come here: I want to see you”

  15. “What use,” he asked pleasantly, “could this company make of an electrical toy?” President Orton, of Western Union, refusing a $100,000 plea to purchase the Bell telephone company assets.

  16. Explosive Growth

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