Quote by Marshall McLuhan

I think of art, at its most significant, as a DEW line, a Distant Early Warning system that can always be relied on to tell the old culture what is beginning to happen to it.

I think of art, at its most significant, as a DEW line, a Di

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This quote suggests that, in its most powerful form, art acts as a warning system for society. Like the DEW (Distant Early Warning) line used to detect potential threats, art serves as a vigilant indicator of the changes happening within a culture. It alerts people to emerging shifts or elements that may impact their traditional ways of life. By interpreting and reflecting the pulse of society, art reminds individuals and the old culture of what is on the horizon, allowing them to adapt and respond accordingly.

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