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The Era of High-Paying Tech Jobs is Over
The Death of Tech Jobs.
In the 5th century, reading and writing were considered rare talents.
In a village, only a few could do it and they were called scribes.
They were like the coders of the past — translating human language and stories into signs and symbols.
Scribes were responsible for preserving important knowledge and ensuring it wasn’t lost over time.
Due to their ability to transcribe spoken language into written one, they held prominent status in the society of that time.
This profession flourished for centuries.
The stories and secrets they wrote still exist today, waiting for us to figure out their meaning.
Fast forward to 1455, and history takes a sharp turn.
Johannes Gutenberg invents a revolutionary device that shatters the scribes’ monopoly.
Suddenly, reading and writing become more accessible, printed books flood the market, and literacy rates soar.
The increased literacy and technological advancements led to a decline in the prestige and economic value of the scribe’s profession.
It made written information more accessible. The once-exclusive skill of scribing lost its elite…
