McLuhan and Postman Warn That Mediated Communication

question 13

Multiple Choice

McLuhan and Postman warn that mediated communication:

• A) could be obsolete within 10 years.
• B) could bring about widespread change with unexpected effects in communication, employment and society.
• C) could be the main way people communicate over the internet in the future.
• D) could replace face to face communication.
• E) could ruin society.

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