Steam Engines to Smartphones: How a Military Necessity Became the Backbone of Modern Technical Communication

From the patent filings of Thomas Edison to the AI-assisted scripts of today, the field of technical communication has been the silent force behind every major technological leap. A recent video essay breaks down this fascinating 150-year history, revealing how a military necessity in World War I forged the standards for modern instruction and how the profession evolved to keep pace with a world moving from steam engines to smartphones. Discover the essential role tech comm has played in shaping our world.