: In 1450, Gutenberg's invention broke the monopoly on information, ending the Middle Ages by allowing the mass production of books and the rapid spread of revolutionary ideas.
: Local journalism reported on community-specific issues like housing crises and pollution that would otherwise go unnoticed. : In 1450, Gutenberg's invention broke the monopoly
: Without a press to inform the public about the conduct of elected officials, the concept of a representative democracy becomes hollow. 7 Ways the Printing Press Changed the World - History.com : In 1450