Quote by Marshall McLuhan

When producers want to know what the public wants, they graph it as curves. When they want to tell the public what to get, they say it in curves.

When producers want to know what the public wants, they grap

Summary

This quote suggests that producers and advertisers use graphs and curves as tools to determine public demand and to manipulate consumer behavior. When they want to understand what the public desires, they analyze data and plot it on graphs to identify trends. Conversely, when their objective is to influence consumer preferences, they use curves and visuals in their marketing strategies to present certain products or ideas in an appealing manner. Ultimately, this quote highlights the role of data analysis and persuasive tactics in shaping consumeristic tendencies.

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By Marshall McLuhan

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