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20. Pick Up A Book?: Andrew McLuhan Part 2

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It's Part 2 with media philosopher Andrew McLuhan. What is the antidote to a tech-triggered racing mind? Is *this* moment in communication evolution fundamentally different than other moments of media transformation? Is it just "kids these days!" all over again? Does tweeting “Get Off Of Twitter!” help? The McLuhan Institute Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man [Get it from your independent bookstore here] Music by Stephanie Chou: [Spotify] And future friend of the pod Matisyahu: [Spotify]

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