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    The printing press was invented in 1040 AD by Bi Sheng in China. It was originally used to print words on porcelain. Later inventions improved on the printing press, making it possible to print on paper quickly and legibly. The printing press had a major positive societal impact by making it much easier and faster to mass produce printed materials, allowing for the spread of knowledge. However, it also had some negative effects such as contributing to deforestation and the potential spread of propaganda.

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    The printing press was invented in 1040 AD by Bi Sheng in China. It was originally used to print words on porcelain. Later inventions improved on the printing press, making it possible to print on paper quickly and legibly. The printing press had a major positive societal impact by making it much easier and faster to mass produce printed materials, allowing for the spread of knowledge. However, it also had some negative effects such as contributing to deforestation and the potential spread of propaganda.

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    What is your artifact?


    Our artifact is the printing press.

    What is the Purpose of your artifact?


    To print on paper quickly and
    legibly.

    Who was the original inventor?


    When was the product invented?
    Original inventor- Bi Sheng
    Invented in 1040 A.D.

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    How was it used when it was originally


    invented?
    It was used to printed words on porcelain .

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    What area class
    Information/Communication
    Production/Manufacturing

    How has this product impacted


    society in a positive way?
    Much easier to mass produce
    Faster and more efficient
    Better results than by hand
    Portable knowledge

    How has the artifact impacted society


    in a negative way?
    Has caused deforestation many places
    Sometimes conveys negativity.
    Propaganda

    Purpose
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    Quote
    If all printers were determined to print anything till
    they were sure it would offend nobody there would
    be little printed. -Benjamin Franklin

    Sources
    http://www.huangshantour.com/english/ReadNews.asp?NewsID=762
    http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=534264

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movable_type

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