Quote by Marshall McLuhan

Historians and archaeologists will one day discover that the ads of our time are the richest and most faithful reflections that any society ever made of its entire range of activities.

Historians and archaeologists will one day discover that the

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This quote suggests that advertisements in contemporary society hold immense value and serve as an accurate representation of its various activities. Historians and archaeologists of the future will come to recognize the true significance of advertisements as they reveal the breadth and depth of a society's endeavors at a given time. Advertisements, being pervasive in our daily lives, capture and reflect the diverse facets of our society, from economic and cultural to social and technological aspects. Thus, studying these ads can provide a comprehensive understanding of a society's functioning, priorities, and collective aspirations.

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