Language is a form of organized stutter. - Marshall McLuhan

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Language is a form of organized stutter.

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About Marshall McLuhan

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

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Native Name: Herbert Marshall McLuhan
Alternative Names: Marshall MacLuhan Marshall Mac Luhan

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"There is an impression abroad that literary folk are fast readers. Wine tasters are not heavy drinkers. Literary people read slowly because they sample the complex dimensions and flavors of words and phrases. They strive for totality not lineality. They are well aware that the words on the page have to be decanted with the utmost skill. Those who imagine they read only for "content" are illusioned."

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