Communication Quote by Robert Anton Wilson
“A monopoly on the means of communication may define a ruling elite more precisely than the celebrated Marxian formula of monopoly in the means of production.”
About This Quote
Suggests that controlling communication channels creates a ruling elite more precisely than controlling production.
In simple terms: Media control defines elites.
Guard against media monopolies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- media literacy
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who controls the information you receive?
- How to democratize communication?
Free speech may be compromised.