Deals Quote by Marshall McLuhan
“Pornography and obscenity...work by specialism and fragmentation. They deal with a figure without a ground - situations in which the human factor is suppressed in favor of sensations and kicks.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Understanding Media, 1964
Specialized, fragmented media isolate subjects from context, reducing human depth in favor of sensational impact.
In simple terms: Fragmented media focus on sensation, ignoring human context.
Seek holistic perspectives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- advertising
- online content creation
- entertainment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media fragmentation affect empathy?
- What can restore human depth in media?
May overlook the value of nuanced storytelling.