When Gutenburg introduced the printing press to Europe in 1439, it revolutionised the way books were written, distributed and shared, and ultimately led to a social revolution. Some researchers argue that the adoption of the world wide web has had just as profound an impact on society.
"Every individual has the right to realise himself: that is to fully develop the power and capacities, physical, mental, moral and spiritual; with which nature endowed him."
− JA Williams, 1912 (first Principal of Sydney Technical High School)