cliaz Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I can’t remember where I read this (maybe news week or something at the barber shop.) but they were talking about the greatest inventions of all times. The top three were, in order: 1. Language 2. Internet 3. Government I think it’s astounding that the internet is right below language. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I can’t remember where I read this (maybe news week or something at the barber shop.) but they were talking about the greatest inventions of all times. The top three were, in order: 1. Language 2. Internet 3. Government I think it’s astounding that the internet is right below language. What do you think? 1303541[/snapback] yes, it is astounding (astoundingly wrong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 yes, it is astounding (astoundingly wrong) 1303549[/snapback] Well if you think about it the intertnet has change everything for the human race (well most of us.). Everything from how we shop, do business, communicate, everything. I can see it up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 There would be no internet without the telephone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) I can’t remember where I read this (maybe news week or something at the barber shop.) but they were talking about the greatest inventions of all times. The top three were, in order: 1. Language 2. Internet 3. Government I think it’s astounding that the internet is right below language. What do you think? 1303541[/snapback] Yeah, the invention of fire or the wheel pales in comparison with the internet. EDIT: We didn't invent fire but we invented the means to control it. Semantics. Edited February 3, 2006 by MojoMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 There would be no internet without the telephone. 1303551[/snapback] true but we are not talking about what made what. The phone system did change how we communicated but the internet has had the biggest impact of anything to date on the way we live our lives. Not unless you consider war an invention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) There would be no internet without the telephone. 1303551[/snapback] agreed! and no telephone without electricity so i must say the "Kite" was the greatest invention of all time Edited February 3, 2006 by theeohiostate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 agreed! and no telephone without electricity 1303554[/snapback] Beat me to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) Yeah, the invention of fire or the wheel pales in comparison with the internet. EDIT: We didn't invent fire but we invented the means to control it. Semantics. 1303552[/snapback] Well the wheel I can see but fire wasn't invented, it is a natural thing. Okay, i posted this before your edit. Edited February 3, 2006 by cliaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Toilet paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 1. Language2. Internet 3. Government 1303541[/snapback] Language and government are both societal advancements, neither are inventions. Nor is the Internet - it is an amalgam of the invention of the router, the data packet and several other components. The Internet is an invention in the same way as a building is an invention. The wheel is completely unrivalled as the most important invention ever, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Beer Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) How are we defining invention? One could make the case that language and government aren't really inventions either--since they sort of came about naturally and were not the result of a purposeful creative process. Edited February 3, 2006 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 How are we defining invention? One could make the case that language and government aren't really inventions either--since they sort of came about naturally and were not the result of a purposeful creative process. 1303599[/snapback] Exactly... and if you do include such things, then I'd say the perfecting of agriculture would be right up at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I suppose that one could argue that written language is a pretty major invention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Language and government are both societal advancements, neither are inventions. Nor is the Internet - it is an amalgam of the invention of the router, the data packet and several other components. The Internet is an invention in the same way as a building is an invention. The wheel is completely unrivalled as the most important invention ever, IMO. 1303592[/snapback] How are we defining invention? One could make the case that language and government aren't really inventions either--since they sort of came about naturally and were not the result of a purposeful creative process. 1303599[/snapback] yeah, advancements in those areas may consist of a long series of inventions, but they as a whole can't really be classified as inevntions. i disagree though that language and government are "not the result of a purposeful creative process". it just can't be pegged as the result of a single, quantifiable purposeful creative process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 You have to go with: -wheel -printing press w/ removable type -Edison's harnessing of electricity That covers transportation, communication and industry. That pretty well covers it. Although, Al Gore wants the internet to be listed #2 no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) You have to go with: -wheel -printing press w/ removable type -Edison's harnessing of electricity 1303634[/snapback] yup. edit: then beer. Edited February 3, 2006 by Azazello1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 caller id Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 You have to go with: -wheel -printing press w/ removable type -Edison's harnessing of electricity That covers transportation, communication and industry. That pretty well covers it. Although, Al Gore wants the internet to be listed #2 no doubt. 1303634[/snapback] That's pretty close. Each represents a massive leap forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Well, since every other invention, modern-convenience, etc, is compared to it, I'm gonna have to go w/ SLICED BREAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 The most useful item in the world... DUCT TAPE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 For those of you with babies and infants... I told my wife the other day that I cannot imagine what life was like for families back before baby wipes were invented. If I had to wipe my kids stanky ass with cloth 6 times a day, and then wash them and reuse them everyday... well, I wouldn't last very long as a good Father and Husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bill Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Well seeing as how my friggin' plantar fasciitis has flared up again, my vote right now goes for that spiked roller wheel contraption that you roll your feet over until some semblance of relief occurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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