All that has ever appeared on the retinal screen of mankind over… — Quoted in “Understanding McLuhan,” Newsweek, February 28, 1966 | The MMM

A dictionary of Marshall McLuhan’s quotations

All that has ever appeared on the retinal screen of mankind over the years is old movies.

Quoted in “Understanding McLuhan,” Newsweek, February 28, 1966

Quote #5994

Year: 1966

Chapters: McLuhanisms & Zingers | Radio | Rear View Mirror

↪ Also at #4322, #5943

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