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The Truth Shall Set You Free
On McLuhan's gravestone are the words "The Truth Shall Make You Free." We do not have to like or even agree with everything that McLuhan said, but we should nevertheless remember that his life was dedicated to showing people the truth about the world they live in, and the hidden consequences of the technologies we develop.
With each new advancement, he asks us to reflect on what it means, and whether the technology is driving us or we are driving the technology.
