MIL Evolution of Media

Video streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video have revolutionized the way people consume television and film, offering a vast library of content for on-demand viewing.

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Handwritten manuscripts crafted by scribes served as a form of media, preserving knowledge and literature in monasteries and among the elite in societies.

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Cable television networks expanded the variety of programming available to viewers offering specialized channels dedicated to news, sports, movies, and niche interests.

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Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies have opened up new possibilities for immersive storytelling and interactive experiences, blurring the lines between physical and digital realities.

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The advent of the telephone facilitated direct person-to-person communication over long distances, supplementing written and broadcast media, transforming how individuals interacted and shared information.

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Town squares and marketplaces were hubs of social interaction and information exchange, where news, rumors, and gossip circulated orally among communities.

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Illustrated magazines gained popularity, combining written content with visual imagery to inform and entertain audiences about various topics such as fashion, technology, and lifestyle.

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Personal computers and the internet revolutionized media consumption, allowing users to access a vast array of information, entertainment, and communication services from the comfort of their homes.

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• Mechanical Age

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Theatrical performances, including plays, puppet shows, and street performances, served as forms of entertainment and education, disseminating stories and moral lessons to audiences in public spaces.

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Online news websites and digital journalism have flourished, providing real-time updates, analysis, and multimedia content to audiences around the world.

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