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Portrait of Marshall McLuhan

Marshall McLuhan

(1911–1980) Opinion Journalist Canada

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Even mud can look deep when you stare, a reminder that perception can be an illusion. The quotes describe an electronic man without a physical body and note how electric media expands our mind like a live model of the nervous system. They also observe that constant ghostly broadcasts can weaken youth’s sense of reality.

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Marshall McLuhan was an opinion journalist from Canada, best known for Understanding Media.

Quick Facts About Marshall McLuhan

Born
July 21, 1911
Died
December 31, 1980
Nationality
Canada
Profession
Opinion Journalist
Notable works
Understanding Media
Spouse
Corinne Lewis

About Marshall McLuhan

Herbert Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian philosopher known as the father of media studies; he grew up in Winnipeg, studied at Manitoba and Cambridge, and taught English at many universities before settling at the University of Toronto in 1946.

Awards & Honors

Molson Prize Person of National Historic Significance Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction Companion of the Order of Canada

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