Which Singular invention should be credited with bringing humanity into the modern times?

[Anomaly]

That’s not like electricity that allowed instant long distance communication that made the entire world seem to be part of our immediate community. 

Or the printing press that enabled the vast majority of humanity to be literate and educated in more than the base survival knowledge.   

[Didacus]

I lean strongly on the printing press.

The bullet is also a significsnt key factor, but i would place the steam engine in second.

Calculus and its derivatives are not to be ignored either.

[little2add]

 What about the philosophy and practice of Christianity 

Following and practicing  The teachings of Jesus Christ has enabled mankind to prosper and flourish more than Anything else.

 

[Didacus]

On 8/17/2019 at 12:14 PM, little2add said:

 What about the philosophy and practice of Christianity 

Following and practicing  The teachings of Jesus Christ has enabled mankind to prosper and flourish more than Anything else.

 

Yes but what mark would seperate medieval and modern times?

Christianity has many different contributions from ancient times to now...

[fides' Jack]

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Which singular invention should be credited with bringing humanity into the modern times?

Credited, or blamed?