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John Logie Baird - demonstrates the first Television
John Logie Baird - demonstrates the first Television. Date: 1925
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Baird Broadcast Demonstrate Demonstrates Demonstration Disc Invention Inventor Live Logie Machinery Punched Rotating System Television Transmission 1925
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John Logie Baird, the Scottish inventor, is seen in this historic photograph as he demonstrates the world's first working television system in 1925. The image captures a pivotal moment in communications history, as Baird's invention of the mechanical, rotating, punched disc television system marked the beginning of the television era. The machinery behind him, filled with intricate components and wires, underscores the technological complexity of the groundbreaking invention. Baird's television system used a rotating disc with a series of punched holes to scan an image, which was then transmitted and received by another set to be displayed as a live image. This method paved the way for the development of electronic television and ultimately, the mass media phenomenon we know today. The 1920s, a time of rapid technological advancements, saw the birth of this revolutionary invention. This portrait of John Logie Baird, with his intense focus and determination, encapsulates the spirit of innovation and ingenuity that characterized the era. The photograph serves as a testament to the power of human curiosity and the transformative impact of inventions on society.
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