“Most of our assumptions have outlived their uselessness”
This quote by McLuhan is very simple and can be taken at face value. Assumptions in our lifetimes are often pointless and should be re-evaluated sometime in our lives. To me there is a much deeper meaning behind this quote. After reading McLuhan and his takes and world views, it’s my opinion that this quote measures much deeper than what is on the surface. I believe that this is a stab at society and at in particular, the government and the church. This particular attack is based on the fact that churches and government positions have always operated on the assumption that “This is simply how it is, so it must be.” Or to put it another way, “Since we don’t comprehend something, we should assume its under this pretext and leave questions out.” Now that technology has advanced and we’ve become a more technologically advanced race, the assumptions that have reigned supreme for so many years must now be re-evaluated. There are answers to what was once only described as God’s will or by the King’s demand. Look out for yourself and understand what is going on around you. Embrace new views through science and your own self enlightenment.
