Innovation and technology spread along the routes from "summary" of The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan
The Silk Roads were not just conduits for the exchange of goods, but also for the flow of ideas, innovations, and technology. As merchants and travelers traversed the vast network of routes connecting East and West, they carried with them not only silk, spices, and precious metals, but also knowledge, discoveries, and inventions. One of the key features of the Silk Roads was their ability to facilitate the transfer of technology and innovation between different civilizations. For example, the Chinese invention of papermaking spread along the routes to the Islamic world and Europe, transforming the way information was recorded and disseminated. Similarly, the technique of making porcelain, which was a closely guarded secret in China, eventually found its way to the Middle East and beyond. The exchange of ideas and technologies was not limited to material goods...
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