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I dont think we use television the way we should or the way the inventors intended
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"I don't think we use television the way we should or the way the inventors intended"

- Will McDonough

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Will McDonough's quote suggests that television is not being utilized to its full capacity. He suggests that the inventors of tv had a specific purpose in mind when they created it, however that this function is not being satisfied. This might be interpreted as a criticism of how tv is used today, with many individuals utilizing it as a kind of entertainment rather than for academic or useful purposes. It could likewise be translated as a call to action, encouraging individuals to utilize television in a more meaningful way. McDonough's quote highlights the significance of using television in such a way that is beneficial to society, instead of merely as a type of home entertainment. It is a suggestion that television can be utilized to inform, inform, and influence, and that it must not be considered given.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Will McDonough between July 6, 1935 and January 9, 2003. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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