Blog Post #7: Diffusion of the Telegraph

 Over the years the telegraph has turned into something so much more than a way to communicate with others from far distance. Today, we know how smartphones are basically mini computers and do all the same functions a regular computer can do. The telegraph used to be connected with on single wire to help transmit messages and ended up being an electrical machine with a keyboard. This was such a big success till other inventions such as the fax machine and telephone were invented. 

In the 1830s to 1840s, the talking telegraph was created by Samuel Morse and other inventors. This was the first way people were able to communicate through far distances. In 1866 the telegraph was able to transmit messages from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Europe.  For people during this time, it was such a massive and essential change since they never thought they would be able to communicate with others from a distance yet alone from countries.  The telegraph was a stepping stone for technology. 

Once the 19th century came around, electricity became a big thing and the electrical telegraph began to be in the works. The first piece of technology came out which was the battery. The battery allowed the electric current to be stored and controlled information all over the environment.  The second piece of technology created was a magnet. This was able to show the background of electric currents seeing a pin connect to a magnet showing electrical current. These pieces of technology made people of this time understand how messages were being transmitted over distances. 

The 19th century was a big time for communication overall. The telegraph was able to transmit Samuel Morse's dots, lines, and symbols into text. This made it an easier way for people to communicate with one another because they were able to use direct texts and wording. The telegraph got so enhanced using texts they were able to type 80 words per minute. This was so big in the 19th century, that the telegraph had a keyboard finally connected to it called the Creeds Morse Keyboard. 

Come the 20th century the telegraph hadn't been in use anymore because the fax machine, telephone, and internet connection were all invented, opening up other doors for people to connect with others in a more advanced way.  Internet, telephone, and fax machines were just the beginning of more advanced technology.