If the medium is of high definition, participation is low. If th… — Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 319 | The MMM

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If the medium is of high definition, participation is low. If the medium is of low intensity, participation is high. Perhaps this is why lovers mumble so.

Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 319

Quote #2761

Year: 1964

Chapter: Hot & Cool

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