The invention of writing has had a more profound impact on human life than computers, smartphones, and artificial intelligence. According to Silvia Ferrara, it is likely the most significant invention in human history. However, this cultural technique did not appear out of nowhere. According to the expert in ancient scripts, its roots extend much further back than previously assumed. Nevertheless, humans could have managed without it altogether.
The origins of human writing: tracing the beginnings of written language.
