Communication Quote by Herbert Marcuse
“The unification of opposites which characterizes the commercial and political style is one of the many ways in which discourse and communication make themselves immune against the expression of protest and refusal.”
About This Quote
Source Book: One-Dimensional Man by Herbert Marcuse, 1964
Opposing forces are merged into a discourse that neutralizes protest.
In simple terms: Merging opposites silences dissent.
Recognize and resist co-opted language.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- media analysis
- public policy
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language neutralize protest?
- Can you identify co-opted rhetoric?
Some dissent persists despite discourse tactics.