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“Journalistic content is a technical complex expressly intended to adapt man to the machine.” quote by Jacques Ellul
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“Journalistic content is a technical complex expressly intended to adapt man to the machine.”

Jacques Ellul

About This Quote

Source Book: The Technological Society, 1954

Human communication is shaped to serve machines, turning journalism into a tool for technological control.

In simple terms: Journalism serves machines, not people.

Key Takeaway

Question media's role in shaping thought.

Themes

technology media control society humanity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical critical observational

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • advertising
  • public policy
  • education
  • digital platforms

Key Concepts

technological determinism media theory critical theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect trust in media?
  • Can journalism resist becoming a machine?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook the agency of journalists and audiences.

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