From a post-colonial perspective, how did Gutenberg's invention of the printing press contribute to European colonial powers' domination over the peoples they colonized? The printing press was crucial for communication between colonizers and marginalized indigenous populations, fostering mutual understanding and respect. It undermined European colonial agendas by spreading anti-colonial sentiments through widely accessible literature. It played a significant role by disseminating Eurocentric views and knowledge, legitimizing colonization in the public consciousness. The printing press had no significant impact on colonization efforts, as it was primarily used within Europe for religious and scholarly works.
