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The Technology Of Writing

Speaking, writing and the human use of language itself can be termed by some as ancient technology. It is a natural inclination among humans due to the need to socialize and express themselves, and as a solution to the practical problem of communication.

It is only recently that we have so many literate people in the world who can understand all the writings, fueled by the printing press, widespread use of books and more recently, the internet.

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