That feels especially relevant now because once something gets put online, it can be really hard to fully erase it (which lowkey I've been a victim to). Technology remembering things forever is honestly scary. Also the "buzzzzzzing"??? No, actually what is that for? #beingmassaged

From just skimming through the pages, I'm seeing a lot of visuals, which is pleasantly surprising. #beingmassaged

I was just thinking about this quote. It's crazy how McLuhan's words reflect our current times so accurately. Things like social media history, digital footprints, facial recognition, etc. #beingmassaged #timetraveler?

For my most recent post, I realized that this isn't entirely true. I do think we are more connected than ever, but I feel that we're also extremely divided into separate online communities. In a way, a global village, at the same time, millions of smaller villages in one big country. #beingmassaged

I'm actually pretty grateful for the short summary quote at the very end. It encapsulates everything very well and makes the direct connection to our return to the village. Definitely starting to make the connection between some of our earlier concepts, like the "global village" #beingmassaged

I think I understand the overarching meaning. Look at media influence more holistically instead of addressing one factor, which is meaningless in the grand scheme. However, I wonder how literally he means "talk to the media"? Like talk to media companies, or more metaphorically? #beingmassaged

Luhan's really good at characterizing our society in two-word names. "Global village" makes so much sense; something could be happening on the other side of the world, and I could feel like I'm experiencing it with them. #beingmassaged

I'm not completely convinced that we no longer live in a primarily visual world. So much of what we consume is still based on looking at screens. Many polls suggest that people value sight as the most important sense (of the 5). Has technology really made us less visual? #beingmassaged

I just realized the finger with the wheel caption was a toe. The connection makes way more sense now. Maybe this also explains the questionable number of feet pics. #beingmassaged

I would argue you can plug your ears, but I feel like the "simultaneous relationships" he mentions is in relation to the transition from the public to the mass. A switch from individualistic perspectives to massively interconnected networks of information. #beingmassaged

I never really thought about the alphabet as a technology that could influence how people think. It makes sense that constantly reading things in a specific order would make us more accustomed to thinking in a linear, step-by-step way. #beingmassaged

It seems like he's showing us that the heavy influence of modern media has turned our minds numb and molded. The quotes from Faraday and Oppenheimer remind me of "The F students are inventors". Their untainted minds can do what conformists can't. #beingmassaged

Nice wheel 😭 #beingmassaged

I see... I was initially confused by what "The Medium is the Massage" meant, but I think I get it now. It's about how social media affects us beyond the actual content we're watching—changing how we communicate, think, and perceive the world. #beingmassaged

Over halfway through this pdf and I still don't get why there is a picture of feet like every 3 pages??? #beingmassaged

The antisocial sleuth McLuhan keeps talking about reminds me a lot of the Shakespearean jester from the hanging with Ashley vid. Someone who sees through what is invisible to us and makes it known. #beingmassaged

I wonder how far into the future McLuhan was imagining. We definitely don't look at cities like NYC and Boston today as ancient relics. If anything, I think they'll continue to exist because despite the expansion of digital networking, people will always need physical connection. #beingmassaged

What an interesting read with a lot of great quotes. It is insane to think that this was written before things like social media even really happened. He predicted so many things so well. #beingmassaged #timetravel

The idea authors in medieval days did not sign their names is insane to me and Id imagine anyone today. As now everyone wants credit for their work and potential compensation. Even more crazy considering how hard it use to be write things like books. #beingmassaged

It's eerie how quickly you would connect the "Your Job" section to today's situation with AI. As AI advances, Luhan's ideas of "human services" become seemingly more temporary. So now we have to ask ourselves, what's the next job? And what if the answer isn't another job? #beingmassaged