Quote by Marshall McLuhan

Politics will eventually be replaced by imagery. The politician will be only too happy to abdicate in favor of his image, because the image will be much more powerful than he could ever be.

Politics will eventually be replaced by imagery. The politic

Summary

This quote suggests that politics, as we know it, will be overtaken by the power of imagery. It implies that politicians will willingly give up their roles to be represented by their carefully crafted image, since the image will possess a greater influence and impact than their actual presence or actions. This suggests a growing emphasis on perception, presentation, and visual communication in the political landscape, highlighting the potential future dominance of superficial appearances over substantive politics.

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By Marshall McLuhan

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