lecture 3.5 Flashcards
1
Q
who was marshall mcluhan?
A
he was a journalism/media analysis professor at the university of wisconsin who coined the term “the medium is the message” (each medium is a unique type of environment whose widespread use reshapes people and culture)
2
Q
when was the department of defense directive signed, and who signed it?
A
neil mcelroy signed the directive on feb 7,1958. his signature launched ARPA, now known as DARPA, which led to the creation of the internet as we know it today.
