To solve this problem, we treat each century's group of discoveries as a single "block." Thus, we have three blocks:

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Title: Revolutionizing Historical Analysis: Blocking Century Groups to Solve Problems in Innovation History In the quest to better understand the evolution of human discovery, researchers face a major challenge: organizing vast swaths of knowledge across centuries without losing context. Traditional methods reveal individual breakthroughs, but a powerful new approach is emerging—one that treats each century’s cluster of discoveries not as isolated events, but as unified “blocks” of progress. By grouping historical knowledge into distinct centennial blocks, we unlock deeper insights, foster clearer patterns, and solve longstanding problems in the history of science, technology, and culture. ### What Are Historical “Blocks” and Why Do They Matter? Imagine viewing history not as a disjointed timeline, but as structured, thematic “blocks”—each encapsulating all the scientific, technological, and cultural breakthroughs of a given century. This method of organizing knowledge divides innovation into three core blocks, each defined by the major themes and transformations dominant during that era. For example: