I heard what you were saying. You - you know nothing of my work. You mean my whole fallacy is wrong. How you ever got to teach a course in anything is totally amazing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- McLuhan reacts defensively when told his work is misunderstood or wrong.
- In plain terms
- He gets angry when his teaching is questioned.
- What can you take from it?
- Critique triggers a defensive response.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should one respond to criticism of their work?
- Does tone matter in intellectual debates?
Another view
His reaction may reflect passion rather than arrogance.
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