the concept of the jump to universality, a recurring phenomenon where systems designed for specific tasks suddenly become capable of performing a limitless range of functions. The author illustrates this through historical milestones like the Gutenberg printing press, the Jacquard loom, and Charles Babbage's pursuit of the Analytical Engine. A central theme is that all universal systems—whether biological like DNA or technological like digital computers—require error correction to maintain their functionality. The source highlights that while analog systems are inherently limited by accumulating mistakes, digital systems can achieve infinite reach by correcting errors at the most basic level. Ultimately, the narrative identifies human beings as the most significant universal entities because they possess the unique ability to be universal explainers. This intellectual capacity allows people to transcend their biological origins and potentially sustain progress into an unbounded future.