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parallels (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 days ago by gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de to c/memes@lemmy.ml

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parallel inventions in the 15th and 20th century:

books (printed through the printing press) spread knowledge just like the internet does, allowing a facilitated and drastically accelerated exchange of ideas
new transport methods allow new lands to be reached and new worlds to be explored. i wonder whether it is an accident that "spaceships" are called after ships

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[–] fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

i wonder whether it is an accident that "spaceships" are called after ships

(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
(chiefly in combination) A vessel which travels through any medium other than across land, such as an airship or spaceship.

Spaceship is a portmantau of space and ship, so nope :)