Sarcasm? I think so. Television has the power to teach us so much, but most of the time we use it for entertainment instead. #beingmassaged

#beingmassaged #geniuswriting he just compared the unconscious manner of understanding language to osmosis? i wish i could poke around his brain for what other metaphors he had so i could conceptualize things easier

This page is one of McLuhan's overall claims, especially with his bolded text. It seems to explain his position more explicitly so far to say that portrayal of certain information not only impacts the interpretation itself but also is itself a representation of current thinking. #beingmassaged

#beingmassaged in the background, it's mentioned he published The Mechanical Bride; Pierce the Veil has a song titled Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides, I wonder if Fuentes took inspiration from the book?

Although I get the point to explain that we are no longer just influenced by those of kin near to us, I don't see the relevance of some of the images being used in the text. I guess they have to do with the writing style and the whole point of how presentation can lead to perception. #beingmassaged

I like the idea that we can control what we see, but we can’t really choose what we hear, with the comparison of the ear and the eye #beingmassaged

The part about Michael Faraday stood out to me because he had very little formal education, but he still went on to make major discoveries in physics #beingmassaged

Let your eyes see the wonders of the world and what you can create. 👁️ #beingmassaged

This excerpt is pretty interesting to me, considering the date of which this was published. It supports the everyday idea that was reinforced to me as a child and teenager, and even today as a young adult. A previous generation and a newer generation often differing in views. #beingmassaged

I have never heard of Marshall McLuhan before this, but I will definitely be looking into more of his works. His writing is very refreshing and eye opening, even from being from 50 years ago, it still feels so modern and relevant and I appreciate that greatly. #beingmassaged #woke

Move with the wind, never feel stuck in one place. #beingmassaged

I've noticed the reoccurring Alice in Wonderland imagery, and I think it reflects the confusion and warping of reality that media produces. #beingmassaged #downtherabbithole

The Medium Is The Massage comes as a surprise to me. I only really thought of the medium/way of which information was presented leaving a certain perception to people was more of a recent study, 21st century, specifically. It is pretty interesting to see how this was made in 1967. #beingmassaged

Initially I felt that television should be used more to educate. But realistically, I agree in the sense of how fast news can spread and the amount of misinformation and false narratives that already is created in media, there doesn't need to be another outlet for it. #beingmassaged #whenwillitend

Build your own dream or your own railway. Think about what your dream looks like. #dreambig #beingmassaged

#beingmassaged It is fascinating to see how the environment has been impacted by propaganda across the world and throughout time. Particularly now, this seems more true than ever with the rise in algorithmic echo chambers, fake news, and an overall lack of people being open to opposing viewpoints.

Look at your future with a clear lens and never look back. #beingmassaged

#beingmassaged I find it very interesting that the author says television requires full participation and won't work as a background. Meanwhile, writers for tv shows have mentioned that they have to anticipate that people will be on their phones and not fully paying attention.

Find your own answer, let your brain guide you in the right direction. #beingmassaged

#beingmassaged I did not know that authorship was not important to people prior to the printing press! This would make sense with the idea that a desire for individuality grew after the printing press. I guess that is a further testament to people who choose to write under a pen name today!