Origins of Communication
The telephone's journey began in the late 1870s when the telegraph dominated communication. Alexander approached a telegraph company with his invention, but it was dismissed as a mere "electrical toy." Only two years later, the telephone exploded in popularity, leading to significant shifts in the communication landscape and forcing the company to confront its oversight. The story highlights how revolutionary ideas can be overlooked, even when they seem obvious in hindsight.In this clip
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