Medium is the Message

Discussions invoke Marshall McLuhan's 'The medium is the message' concept, exploring how media forms shape content interpretation, consumption, and societal effects, particularly with new media like social media and the internet.

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datalus Nov 15, 2020 View on HN

The medium is the message :) [0][0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_medium_is_the_message

derekjdanserl Nov 4, 2021 View on HN

For those unaware, parent comment is a pretty good layman’s version of Marshall McLuhan’s position. See: the concept of hot and cool media https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Media

redwood Dec 13, 2021 View on HN

This is a "the media is the message" situation

oconnore Feb 27, 2023 View on HN

"The medium is the message" wins again.

euroderf Sep 28, 2023 View on HN

Hmm. The medium is the message.

kmeisthax Apr 4, 2022 View on HN

tl;dr "The medium is the message" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_medium_is_the_message

arduanika Jun 18, 2025 View on HN

The medium is the message though.

ablerman Jul 29, 2025 View on HN

Has the medium become the message?

agoodonehere Nov 17, 2024 View on HN

Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan might have some insight that you might find usefull.

mastax Dec 1, 2023 View on HN

The medium is the message. It affects how the content is consumed, interpreted, and created.