Quote by Marshall McLuhan

For those for whom the sex act has come to seem mechanical and merely the meeting and manipulation of body parts, there often remains a hunger which can be called metaphysical but which is not recognized as such, and which seeks satisfaction in physical danger, or sometimes in torture, suicide, or murder.


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Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who view sex as solely a physical act, devoid of emotional connection, might experience a profound sense of unfulfilled longing. This unsatisfied longing, often unrecognized as a metaphysical desire, may drive them to seek satisfaction through engaging in risky or dangerous activities, or even resorting to extreme measures such as torture, suicide, or murder. This explanation highlights the potential consequences of reducing sex to a mechanical and detached experience, emphasizing the potential psychological and emotional ramifications that may ensue.

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Sex
By Marshall McLuhan
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