Marshall McLuhan

"If we understand the revolutionary transformations caused by new media, we can anticipate and control them; but if we continue in our self-induced subliminal trance, we will be their slaves."

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Source: Understanding media: the extensions of man.

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Marshall McLuhan

Marshall McLuhan

Philosopher, Media Theorist

Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian philosopher known for his work on media theory, particularly his concept of 'the medium is the message.'

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