Complexes Quote by Jacques Ellul
“Journalistic content is a technical complex expressly intended to adapt man to the machine.”
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.
Question media's role in shaping thought.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- advertising
- public policy
- education
- digital platforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect trust in media?
- Can journalism resist becoming a machine?
It may overlook the agency of journalists and audiences.