A dictionary of Marshall McLuhan’s quotations

Symbolism consists in pulling out connections; but connections are inevitably visual relations. One of the paradoxical effects of visual connectedness is the sub-division of human functions into jobs whereas when the visual connections are pulled out there is an immediate restoration of role-playing.
“Roles, Masks and Performances” (1970), p 9
Year: 1970
Chapters: Jobs | Paradox
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