How Did Marshall McLuhan Believe That the World Would Turn

question 82

Multiple Choice

How did Marshall McLuhan believe that the world would turn into a "global village"?

• A) Television and other media technology would link people all over the world.
• B) Cultural imperialism would lead to greater homogenization.
• C) Improvements in transportation technology would make tourism cheaper.
• D) Mass production would ensure that people all over the world were using the same products.

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Definitions:

Biased Judgments

Assessments or decisions influenced by personal preferences, prejudices, or insufficient information.

Stereotypes

Generally believed, though rigid and simplified, views or concepts of a certain category of people or items.

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions or judgments about people or ideas that are based on limited information or stereotypes rather than direct experience or knowledge.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, through a cycle of positive reinforcement between conviction and action, ends up fulfilling itself either directly or indirectly.