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Herbert Marshall McLuhan

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Herbert Marshall McLuhan, often referred to as Marshall McLuhan, was a Canadian philosopher, communication theorist, and media critic. He is known for coining the famous phrase, "The medium is the message," which explores how the form of a medium influences and shapes the message it conveys. McLuhan's influential works on media and technology have had a profound impact on the field of communication studies.

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1. Marshall McLuhan's theories on media revolutionized the way we understand communication.
2. In his book "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man," McLuhan delves into the effects of media on human perception and society.
3. "The medium is the message" is one of McLuhan's most famous quotes, emphasizing the importance of considering the medium used to transmit content.
4. McLuhan's ideas on the global village foresaw the interconnectedness brought about by the Internet age.
5. His writings continue to be studied and analyzed by scholars across various disciplines.

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