"The internet is a total inversion of television. It's the opposite"
- Joel Hodgson
About this Quote
Joel Hodgson's quote is a reflection of the way the web has actually revolutionized the method we take in media. The internet has enabled us to access details and entertainment from throughout the world, at any time. This is in plain contrast to television, which is restricted to a specific time and place. The web has actually likewise allowed us to create our own material, offering us the power to shape the media landscape. This is the opposite of television, which is mostly managed by a couple of big companies. The internet has actually also permitted us to interact with each other in manner ins which were not possible before, developing a more connected world. Joel Hodgson's quote is a reminder of how the web has changed the method we consume media, and how it has actually given us more control over our media usage.
This quote is written / told by Joel Hodgson somewhere between February 20, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA.
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