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Evolution of Documentation

Papyrus Scrolls

Ancient Egyptian scribes developed writing systems on plant fibers around 2400 BCE. This early form of documentation enabled the preservation of knowledge and religious texts.

3000 BCE

Ink & Paper

Chinese innovations in ink production and papermaking during the Han Dynasty revolutionized documentation. This laid the foundation for scholarly communication and recordkeeping across Asia.

2nd Century

Print Revolution

Johannes Gutenberg's printing press in 1450 marked a turning point. Mass production of books made knowledge accessible and shaped the spread of ideas during the Reformation and Scientific Revolution.

1450

Digital Era

The internet and digital storage in the late 20th century transformed documentation into dynamic, globally shared formats. Cloud computing and blockchain enable new forms of recordkeeping and information sharing.

1990s

AI & Quantum

Current developments in AI-generated documentation and quantum storage promise exponential growth in archival capabilities. These technologies enable new forms of collaborative knowledge creation and preservation.

2020s

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