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Exploring McLuhan’s ”The Medium is the Message” in the Age of AI, with Andrew McLuhan of The McLuhan Institute
The Outlier Ventures Podcast
Obsolescence Breeds Transformation
Technological advancement operates simultaneously, amplifying certain human abilities while rendering others obsolete. This shift does not erase the old methods; rather, it changes their role and significance in society. For example, a landline phone may fall out of regular use, transitioning to a niche role in personal communication. Old technologies can also be revived in new artistic forms, illustrating how the past can resurface in contemporary contexts. Understanding these transformations requires an awareness of historical precedents, as the context and implications of what is revived can often be complex and uncertain.
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