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The spoken word was the first technology by which man was able to

The spoken word was the first technology by which man was able to let go of his environment in order to grasp it in a new way. – Marshall McLuhan

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American youth attributes much more importance to arriving at drivers license age than at voting age. – Marshall McLuhan

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In this electronic age we see ourselves being translated more and more into the form of information, moving toward the technological extension of consciousness. – Marshall McLuhan

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The dissemination of advanced implantable technology will likely be just as ruthlessly democratic as the ailments it is destined to treat. Meaning that, someday soon, we may have a new class of very smart, very fast people – yesterdays disabled and elderly. – Daniel H. Wilson

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I would absolutely love to go back to the simplicity of the 80s, where there wasnt texting, social media, iPhones, or smartphones. I love the fact that you would go home and check your messages. Im not well suited to the world of modern technology. – Matthew Rhys

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I think every student needs access to technology, and I think technology can be a hugely important vehicle to help level the playing field. – Arne Duncan

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As the father of six children, I know very well the challenges technology poses to our families. – Mike Fitzpatrick

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