
Episode #149 ... On Media pt. 2 - Marshall McLuhan
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Navigating the Vortex: Understanding Media as Extensions of Humanity
This chapter delves into Marshall McLuhan's media theory, using Edgar Allan Poe's metaphor of a vortex to illustrate the challenges of modern media saturation. It emphasizes how media and technology extend human capabilities and shape societal perceptions, highlighting the need for critical awareness to avoid negative consequences.
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