Timothy Leary speaks at a conference on the sixtie

The transcript discusses the historical and modern significance of the printing press. Initially, the Vatican saw its potential for bureaucratic tasks. Despite a marketing study suggesting no demand for personal books, the printing press rapidly spread across Europe, becoming a hub of dissent and excitement. Figures like Franklin and Luther were central to its influence. Today, many countries restrict printing presses, requiring state authorization due to potential misuse for cyber purposes.

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