The Gadget Lover: Narcissus as Narcosis (by Marshall McLuhan, 1964)


	The Gadget Lover: Narcissus as Narcosis (by Marshall McLuhan, 1964)

Djiezes

8-16-2008 10:40 AM

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This is the 4th chapter of his book "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man". The book itself is also freely available (chapters 1-7), see the included links.

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8-26-2008 1:40 PM

Djiezes

http://cultofjim.com/scripture/understanding_media/

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