Quote by Marshall McLuhan
One of the effects of living with electric information is that we

One of the effects of living with electric information is that we live habitually in a state of information overload. Theres always more than you can cope with. – Marshall McLuhan

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Theres a compelling reason to master information and news. Clearly there will be better job and financial opportunities. Other high stakes will be missed by people if they dont master and connect information. – Everette Dennis

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When action grows unprofitable, gather information; when information grows unprofitable, sleep. – Ursula K. LeGuin

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Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information. – TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

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Not having the information you need when you need it leaves you wanting. Not knowing where to look for that information leaves you powerless. In a society where information is king, none of us can afford that. – Lois Horowitz

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