"The printing press didn't simply make books cheaper; it fundamentally rewired how information moved through society, breaking the monopoly of knowledge held by monasteries and universities."
"Within fifty years of the first press, hundreds of European cities had printing operations, leading to an estimated 20 million books in circulation by 1500, and 150 million a century later."
Design teams are experiencing anxiety over AI's potential to replace human roles, with discussions about necessary skills and career paths. Historical technological disruptions, such as the printing press and desktop publishing, show a pattern of initial panic followed by adaptation. The printing press revolutionized information dissemination, leading to a surge in book production and the Scientific Revolution. Understanding these historical patterns may provide insights into navigating current changes in the design field.
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