"In this electronic age we see ourselves being translated more and more into the form of information, moving toward the technological extension of consciousness."

Life

Create & Download Quote Image

Select Template

Insight & Reflection

The theme of life is universal, yet Marshall McLuhan manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on life often shapes our reality.

About Marshall McLuhan

Herbert Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian philosopher whose work is among the cornerstones of the study of media theory. Raised in Winnipeg, McLuhan studied at the University of Manitoba and the University of Cambridge. He began his teaching career as a professor of English at several universities in the United States and Canada before moving to the University of Toronto in 1946, where he remained for the rest of his life. He is known as "the father of media studies".

More quotes by Marshall McLuhan  ’
Editorial Note: This quote is curated and fact-checked by the Quotes Archive Editorial Team. Verified Literature Specialist.

More by Marshall McLuhan

More about Life

"Rise above sectional interests and private ambitions... Pass from matter to spirit. Matter is diversity; spirit is light, life and unity."

Read more  ’
View all Life quotes  ’