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Marshall McLuhan

Media theorist and philosopher, known for 'the medium is the message.'

Published December 31, 2025 ET
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Canadian philosopher and media theorist.

TODO: born 1911, died 1980

Best known for coining the phrases "the medium is the message" and "global village."

Notable Works

  • "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man" (1964)
  • "The Gutenberg Galaxy" (1962)
  • "The Medium Is the Massage" (1967)

Key Ideas

  • TODO: "the medium is the message" explained
  • TODO: hot vs cool media
  • TODO: global village prediction
  • TODO: how he predicted the internet age

References

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