The medium is the message.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The method of delivery influences society more than the content it carries.
- In plain terms
- The tool you use matters more than the message inside it.
- What can you take from it?
- Think about how you deliver something, not just what you say.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What medium are you using to communicate?
- How does the tool change the message?
Another view
Content can sometimes be more impactful than the medium itself.
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