--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Media are really nothing more than…" description: "\"“Media are really nothing more than extensions of us. It is we, not the media, who are metaphysical. Metaphysics is part and parcel of an organ – the h..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7cb/peter-k-fallon-31241_human-brain_media-are-really-nothing-more-than-exten_910463.jpg" --- # Media are really nothing more than extensions of us. It is… ![“Media are really nothing more than extensions of us. It is we, not the media, who are metaphysical. Metaphysics is part and parcel of an organ – the human brain – that processes information both propositionally and presentationally, in words and in images; in reason and in imagination. We believe…” quote by Peter K. Fallon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7cb/peter-k-fallon-31241_human-brain_media-are-really-nothing-more-than-exten_910463.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7cb/peter-k-fallon-31241_human-brain_media-are-really-nothing-more-than-exten_910463.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7cb/peter-k-fallon-31241_human-brain_media-are-really-nothing-more-than-exten_910463.jpg) > ““Media are really nothing more than extensions of us. It is we, not the media, who are metaphysical. Metaphysics is part and parcel of an organ – the human brain – that processes information both propositionally and presentationally, in words and in images; in reason and in imagination. We believe and refuse to believe. We believe in things that have no physical nature, no material reality, and we refuse to believe in them. We believe in things that not only have a physical, material nature but are also empirically measurable, and we refuse to believe in them. And our media play a role in all of this.”” [Peter K. Fallon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-k-fallon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Media reflect human cognition; they are tools that shape and are shaped by our metaphysical beliefs and perceptions. **In simple terms:** Media are extensions of our mind. Key Takeaway Recognize media’s influence on thought. Themes media perception metaphysics Mood analytical critical Type philosophical observational When to use this quote - news consumption - advertising - social media - education Key Concepts cognitive science information theory Questions to Reflect On - How do you filter media influence? - What beliefs persist despite evidence? 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