When I first read McLuhan in the 60's and 70's, I thought it was all very interesting, but my imagination couldn't visualize what he was talking about. Any person in the world can be in contact with any other person in the world at any time, anywhere. One of the key tools in the communication revolution of our time is the Internet. The Internet is an incredible communication tool. It is helpful for us all.
Tools are neutral, of course.
They can be used for good or ill. We've seen that, too. Data on the use of the Internet tells us that the number one reason people go on-line is for material related to sex. That's not so good. The Internet is about communication.