Why do many historians regard the printing press as the most important invention of the past millennium?

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anonymous · Answer

I know a reason is that it helps us keep track of what happened in the past. I don't know any other reasons or how to go into more detail though.

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Two basic reasons I can think of

1) Much of history would be lost forever if it wasn't written down. Doing it by hand is tedious and not very consistent. Besides the ink fades off over time with some cases. With the printing press, it's much more clear and consistent to read. 

2) The printing press allowed for anyone to get access to books. Before it was the elite that could only get access to books. With books printed in mass quantities, it basically democratized knowledge and spread it around.