A dictionary of Marshall McLuhan’s quotations

The political candidate who understands TV – whatever his party, goals or beliefs – can gain power unknown in history.
“Playboy Interview: Marshall McLuhan: A Candid Conversation with the High Priest of Popcult and Metaphysician of Media.” By Eric Norden. Playboy Magazine, March (1969), p 62, reprinted in Essential McLuhan (1995), p 248
Year: 1969
↪ Also at #5623
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