Who predicted over 45 years ago that the rise of electronic media would create a "global village," thereby reducing the barriers created by physical distance?

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Marshall McLuhan predicted this in his book "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man" in 1964. He argued that electronic communication technology would make the world more connected and essentially create a global village where distance and geography would become less important.

Who Predicted Over 45 Years Ago That the Rise of Electronic