What inventions predated the printing press, but shared a similar value in terms of intellectual and social impact.

by satchmola
PerturbedPlatypus

This sounds like a homework question....

caffarelli

This one's too broad as written, we have a no "throughout history" rule on questions and you're essentially asking about all developments in information technology prior to the printing press.

(You may be happy to know that your thesis has been argued before though, look into the "Digital Revolution" or the "Information Revolution," both are essentially what you're arguing for.)