Part 1:
It seems McLuhan was an eccentric man. I remember hearing that most smart people are eccentric, so it makes sense.
I am curious on his thought process and how he seems to be able to see ahead of his time.
McLuhan’s point of view, or lack of one, seems really interesting. When I think more about it, it makes sense. To be able to look at a subject through multiple perspectives would seem like the best way of understanding something.
This idea of having a book with no order to read it in seems crazy but also is smart for what he is trying to do.
I would understand why some of the older people would be resistant to this idea of a book, but I think there is something valuable in the way he creates books. I want to read one of his now.
McLuhan seems to get more eccentric the more I learn about him for refusing to use email.
McLuhan’s more thorough analysis of the effects of the printing press seems interesting with this idea of nationalism.
This idea of acoustic space and writing space and how they are described is interesting to think about. Is there really no limit for the acoustic space?
The summarization of eras is really fascinating.
I never thought how changing a sentence from a question to a statement could change the power behind it.
Part 2:
“In the film, McLuhan’s question is turned into a statement and is no longer a disabling tactic against an aggressive opponent. As a question, it forces an opponent to stop and think, because it is unexpected-a probe!” (P.36)
I chose this quote because it really shows me the power something can have when it is phrased a certain way. Just a difference in the way it is presented can make all the difference.
Part 3:
I chose this picture because it invokes this feeling of power linear thoughts have on the world.
Abstracts are usually a brief summary of the text on a paper. The one you write feels more like an introduction than a summary of what you wrote. There’s a lot of repetition when you write about improving your writing.
The phrase, “My relationship with technology started before I could remember.” Seems a little redundant and a bit confusing to some readers. There are also some unnecessary details pertaining to your relationship with technology, such as no longer having cable and your brief time with your Kindle.
The conclusion can use some work. Consider summarizing the main parts of your writing and talk about what you hope the readers get out of this.
Hello Abraham,
Your essay was truly a great one to read. I also liked how you split it into important sections so one knows what you’re going to speak about next. You made this your own with your past and passion for writing and I can see that!! One thing that you can add is how technology impacted your life or society as a whole.