Marshall McLuhan
Canadian philosopher and media theorist who analyzed technology's effects on human consciousness and culture. McLuhan's concepts "the medium is the message" and "global village" predicted digital age phenomena. His probing, aphoristic style and non-linear thinking challenged academic norms. McLuhan's media ecology and technological determinism influenced communication studies and cultural theory.
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