Behold Quote by Marshall McLuhan
“We become what we behold. We shape our tools and then our tools shape us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Understanding Media, 1964
Our perceptions shape our tools, which in turn reshape our perceptions.
In simple terms: We and the world and are shaped by it.
Reflect on technology’s influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social media use
- AI adoption
- design thinking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your tools define you?
- Can you break the cycle of influence?
Tools can also limit creativity.