To externalize and extend one of your senses by technology is to… — “The Care and Feeding of Communication Innovation” (1961), pp 4-5 | The MMM

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To externalize and extend one of your senses by technology is to give immensely greater stress and also capacity to that sense.

“The Care and Feeding of Communication Innovation” (1961), pp 4-5

Quote #2205

Year: 1961

Chapters: Extension Theory | Senses

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