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What role does a medium play in shaping the way people make meaning and create social identities?
It extends an individual's perception of the world
According to Marshall McLuhan, what is media considered to be?
An extension of man
How does a microphone act as a medium according to the text?
By amplifying a person's volume range
What is the primary function of new media, as described in the text?
Enhancing how content is produced and delivered
What does the text imply about a person's basic medium, like the mouth?
It may have limitations in reach compared to other mediums
What does McLuhan identify about new media?
It extends a part of man while amputating other parts.
In what way does the internet impact people's learning capacity?
By expanding the potential for instant and wide information access
Which of the following is an example of an affordance?
Text messaging allows instant communication but might limit oral communication.
What is meant by 'Being' in the context of affordances and constraints?
Shaping a person's sense of self while inhibiting other opportunities.
How is social media related to the concept of 'Relating' with regard to affordances and constraints?
It expands networks globally at the expense of physical interactions.
What does driving a car illustrate in terms of affordances and constraints?
Amplification of capacity for long distances but restriction from physical exertion.
Which statement best summarizes the concept of 'Thinking' in relation to affordances and constraints?
It builds a network of information but may lead to vulnerability to misinformation.
Explore the concept of mediation in communication, learning, and social interactions. Learn how mediums shape the way people make meaning and create social identities. Understand how messages pass through mediums to initiate dynamic interactions.
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