Communication Quote by Neil Postman
““although culture is a creation of speech, it is recreated anew by every medium of communication—from painting to hieroglyphs to the alphabet to television. Each medium, like language itself, makes possible a unique mode of discourse by providing a new orientation for thought, for expression, for sensibility.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death, 1985
Argues each communication medium reshapes culture, offering new ways to think and express.
In simple terms: Every medium creates its own cultural style.
Key Takeaway
Adapt thinking to new media.
Themes
media theory
culture
communication
technology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theoretical
observational
When to use this quote
- advertising
- social media
- education
- journalism
Key Concepts
semiotics
cognitive shift
media ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does social media change public debate?
- What are the trade‑offs of visual versus textual media?
A Different Perspective
New media can limit depth of discourse.
