Quote by Michel De Certeau

The media transforms the great silence of things into its opposite. Formerly constituting a secret, the real now talks constantly. News reports, information, statistics, and surveys are everywhere.

The media transforms the great silence of things into its op

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This quote suggests that the media has the power to break the silence surrounding certain topics or issues and bring them into public discourse. In the past, some things were kept secret or hidden from the public eye, but now the media provides a constant stream of information, news reports, statistics, and surveys that are readily available everywhere. This implies that what was once unknown or concealed has now become more vocal and accessible to the general public due to the pervasive presence and influence of the media.

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By Michel De Certeau

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