2. Electricity: Benjamin Franklin forever revolutionized the trajectory of our nation through his discovery of electricity.
3. The Telephone: First patented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, the telephone was the first way for people to communicate across long distances. The invention of the telephone took communication to new heights as getting into contact with friends, relatives, and businesses greatly impacted society's efficiency.
4. The Internet: The amount of information that can be collected by the common man through the internet is astronomical, taking knowledge and interaction to many different forums.
5. Music: Music, it brings people together. I believe it is one of the key forums for finding personal tranquility.
6. The Television: First available in the 1920's, the television quickly became commonplace in homes. Although some would protest, the amount of entertainment and leisure that television and cinema have created makes it a top ten technological advancement in my book.
7. Irrigation: We take running water for granted, but this technological contribution has increased quality of life exponentially for those of us who benefit. However, in many places around the world, people have scarce access to clean water sources.
8. The Printing Press: The printing press solidified written works as one of the greatest forums for learning, making it for sure a top innovation.
9. The Airplane: First conceptualized in 1799 by Sir George Cayley, the airplane has been revolutionary to modern society. Exponentially bringing down time-elapsed in travel, the airplane makes in into this top ten.
10. The Clock: Although known as one of the oldest human inventions, it is nonetheless a top ten innovation; because without this simple time keeping device, our world would be in mayhem!
Conclusion: The logic behind my selections was based heavily upon technology that greatly improved everyday life. In addition, several of my selections were entertainment-based, which has revolutionized leisure though causing controversy for some. I did not necessarily go with what I believed were the best technological advances, I decided to choose the technological advances that have impacted current society in the most tangible ways.
