Masters of the Word: How Media Shaped History from the Alphabet to the Internet
Original title: eng. Masters of the Word: How Media Shaped History from the Alphabet to the Internet · 2013
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Implications and Applications
- The insights from "Masters of the Word" serve as a guiding thread for those seeking to understand how the word and communication have shaped civilizations and altered the course of history. In practice, this knowledge enables one to recognize the hidden mechanisms by which media influence public consciousness, to see how control over the word becomes control over minds. Leaders, educators, journalists, and politicians can use historical examples to build effective communication strategies, anticipate the consequences of information dissemination, and foster trust in an age of digital noise. The book inspires readers to harness the power of the word to unite people, promote ideas, and defend freedom of thought, reminding us of the delicate balance between truth and manipulation.

Date of publication: 3 May 2025
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Genre: Popular science literature