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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Understanding media
The Extensions of Man
Book • 1964
In 'Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man', Marshall McLuhan explores how different media forms influence human society and perception.
He introduces the concept that 'the medium is the message', suggesting that the characteristics of the medium, rather than its content, are what truly impact society.
McLuhan categorizes media into 'hot' and 'cool' types, based on the degree of audience participation required.
He also discusses how media extend human senses and alter human consciousness, leading to significant social and psychic consequences.
The book is a comprehensive analysis of various media, including print, radio, television, and more, and their effects on human interaction and culture.
He introduces the concept that 'the medium is the message', suggesting that the characteristics of the medium, rather than its content, are what truly impact society.
McLuhan categorizes media into 'hot' and 'cool' types, based on the degree of audience participation required.
He also discusses how media extend human senses and alter human consciousness, leading to significant social and psychic consequences.
The book is a comprehensive analysis of various media, including print, radio, television, and more, and their effects on human interaction and culture.
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Mentioned in 18 episodes
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David Perell as a source of inspiration for his understanding of the synthesis between different fields.
David Perell as a source of inspiration for his understanding of the synthesis between different fields.
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Michael Mauboussin: How To Find Your Edge As A Writer
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Jonathan Haidt as an author whose work explores the impact of media technologies on society.
Jonathan Haidt as an author whose work explores the impact of media technologies on society.
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Is Social Media Really Ruining Our Lives… Or Is It Something Else? (ft. Jonathan Haidt)
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Riva Tez as an example of someone who combined expertise in media theory with deep religious faith.
Riva Tez as an example of someone who combined expertise in media theory with deep religious faith.132 snips
Riva Tez: Becoming A Free Thinker
Mentioned by Sean Illing in the context of his famous phrase "the medium is the message", relating it to the impact of technology on our attention.
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Why we can't pay attention anymore
Mentioned by David Perell as the most important book he's ever read, transforming his worldview and providing a framework for understanding technological shifts.
David Perell as the most important book he's ever read, transforming his worldview and providing a framework for understanding technological shifts.
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David Perell, Founder of Write of Passage: The Downfall of Mainstream Media
Von Sophie Wennerscheid erwähnt im Zusammenhang mit der narzisstischen Komponente von Beziehungen zu bestätigenden Robotern.
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Maschinenliebe - Intimität im Zeitalter Künstlicher Intelligenz
Mentioned by Henry Zhu and Melody Kim as a book that explores how media extends and amputes our senses.
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The Façade of Control (Melody Kim)
Mentioned by Jon when discussing media ecology.
Alastair Roberts
Mentioned by Julia Hava when discussing how the form of media is important for how we think and feel.
The Economy of Outrage
Mentioned by Sean Illing when discussing the impact of different media technologies on political culture.
Best of: The necessity — and danger — of free speech
Mentioned by Andrew McLuhan when discussing his grandfather's work and its impact on his own understanding of media.
THINGS HIDDEN 29: Andrew McLuhan on Marshall McLuhan, Rene Girard, and How Media Becomes Us
Mentioned by Stably and Jerry in relation to Boorstin’s work, highlighting shared observations on media's impact on human experience.
The Image by Daniel J. Boorstin
