Today's child is growing up absurd, because he lives in two… - Marshall McLuhan

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Today's child is growing up absurd, because he lives in two worlds, and neither of them inclines him to grow up.

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Herbert Marshall McLuhan (21 July 1911 – 31 December 1980) was a Canadian philosopher, futurist, and communications theorist.

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