Marshall McLuhan Biography

Fast Facts

• Awarded the Companion of the Order of Canada in 1970 for his contribution to the understanding of relationships between media and society in Canada
• Holds nine honorary degrees from different universities, including University of Toronto and University of Alberta
• Has received more than 10 awards, including the Honorary Award in Culture and Communication, appointment to the Albert Schweitzer Chair in the Humanities and the Gold Medal Award from President of the Italian Republic
• Quote: "There is absolutely no inevitability, so long as there is a willingness to contemplate what is happening․"
• Known for his work as a philosopher of communication theory and his appearance in the film "Annie Hall․"
• Is well-known for his phrase "The medium is the message․"
• He coined the term 'Global Village,' which is used to describe the Internet and World Wide Web