


Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “save as.”.WANT TO WRITE A BOOK? Download your FREE copy of How to Write a Book » (for a limited time) Want to read this summary on your favorite ereader? Download it here » Listen to this Understanding Media summary In this Understanding Media summary, I’ll break down – in my own words – why “The medium is the message,” as well as other key ideas within this, one of the best media studies books.

More than fifty years after it was published – in 1964 – Understanding Media reads as if it’s from the future. You’ve heard the expression, “The medium is the message.” But what does that really mean? “The medium is the message” is a term coined by Marshall McLuhan in his book, Understanding Media: Extensions of Man. Subscribe to blog updates via email » Understanding Media (by Marshall McLuhan) Book Summary – Love Your Work, Episode 248 Understanding Media (by Marshall McLuhan) Book Summary Home Blog About Podcastĭavid Kadavy is author of Mind Management, Not Time Management, The Heart to Start & Design for Hackers.
