Anonymous ID: c0fd50 Nov. 21, 2020, 4:32 p.m. No.11730825   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>0873 >>0880

>>11730785

 

Marshall McLuhan predicted it in principle by discerning that media consumes the attention of its viewers and will go so far as to pay them for it.

 

Late 1950's, early 1960's.

 

Exposed the leverage of electronic media and therefore the operative principles of Mockingbird. Pretty much foretold the information revolution and economy. Bonus: Coined the term "Global Village."

Anonymous ID: c0fd50 Nov. 21, 2020, 4:40 p.m. No.11730916   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

>>11730880

 

>And that the electronic media would bring forth a rebirth in tribalism.

 

anon recalls this distinctly, as it was happening by the time anon read the book.

 

Not sure about the little tv's โ€“ anon may have read it before the iPhone. Must pick it up again.

 

anon couldn't grasp the cover 40 years ago, perhaps b/c anon didn't take the pot.

 

anon is not a stoner, but has defended some here b/c anon have known one or two who were so aware, the pot seemed to be the only way they knew to get releif.