How does the law of retrieval apply to technology according to Marshall McLuhan?
Marshall McLuhan 4 Laws of Technology Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Technology replaces human capabilities entirely
Technology has a negative impact on human functions
Technology acts as an extension of human capabilities, allowing for the retrieval and enhancement of certain human functions.
Technology has no impact on human functions
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of obsolescence as per Marshall McLuhan's 4 Laws of Technology.
Obsolescence refers to the preservation of old technologies
Obsolescence is the process of making a technology more advanced
A new technology makes the old one unnecessary
Obsolescence means that new technologies have no impact on old ones
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what ways does technology extend human capabilities according to Marshall McLuhan?
It improves our access to resources.
Differentiating between human and machine capabilities
Innovating on previous inventions and technology
Amplifying, or enhancing physical, mental, or sensory abilities
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An example of how McLuhan's law of retrieval is evident in today's video calling.
It makes people tired of being on video.
It makes text messaging no longer necessary.
It brings back and enhances face-to-face conversation.
It improves long-distance communication.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An example of how McLuhan's law of reversal is evident in today's online dating apps.
Adults are given new options for dating outside of their environment.
Adults begin to look for in-person ways to meet potential mates.
Adults are further removed from social encounters.
Apps feature better and better security protections.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An example of obsolescence in technology according to Marshall McLuhan's 4 Laws would be
the replacement of email with fax machines.
the replacement of traditional landline telephones with cell phones.
the replacement of CDs with vinyl records.
the replacement of electric cars with horse-drawn carriages.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does technology extend communication in the digital age according to Marshall McLuhan?
By isolating individuals and reducing face-to-face interactions
Creating a global village and collapsing space and time
By increasing physical distance between people
By limiting communication to a local level
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Marshall McLuhan mean by the term 'Global Village' in the context of digital communication?
A world where everyone lives in the same physical location
A world where everyone speaks the same language
A world where digital technology enables instant communication, making the world feel smaller and more interconnected
A world where everyone uses the same technology
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Marshall McLuhan's 4 Laws of Technology, how does a new technology 'reverse' the effects of an old technology?
By making the old technology obsolete
By enhancing the capabilities of the old technology
By bringing back the old technology in a new form
When pushed to its limits, the new technology can lead to a return to characteristics of the old technology
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