Communications Evolution

  • 3200 BCE

    Invention of Writing

    Starting in 3200 BC the first writing method was created. It was used for recording information.
  • 1300 BCE

    Songs

    The first song was recorded. Songs became an interesting way for people to communicate emotions or stories.
  • 500 BCE

    Letters

    Letters
    The first letter was written and sent
  • Steamboat

    This allowed for efficient travel overseas, allowing communications to go International
  • Telograph

    Telograph
    Allowed for communication over small distances efficiently.
  • Broadcast

    This led to all sorts of national and international news being communicated to entire countries at the same time.
  • Cell Phone

    Cell Phone
    This was the beginning of a technology that would allow people to communicate with others around the country and eventually the world in an instant, and it can fit in your pocket!
  • Gmail

    Gmail
    The present day email, one of many email services that allows you to send messages to other people that have the service instantly for a variety of purposes.