About Norbert Bolz
Born 1953. Norbert Bolz is a German philosopher, university teacher, writer, communication scholar and opinion journalist.
Norbert Bolz (born 17 April 1953) is a German media theorist. He served as a professor at Technische Universität Berlin until his retirement in 2018.
Bolz developed a media theory, the "", that is influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, Walter Benjamin and Marshall McLuhan.
Film and TV appearances
Marx Reloaded, Arte, April 2011. Unter den Linden, Phoenix, June 2021.
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Who is Norbert Bolz?
German philosopher
When was Norbert Bolz born?
Norbert Bolz was born on 17 April 1953 in Ludwigshafen.
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Norbert Bolz is a philosopher, university teacher, writer, communication scholar and opinion journalist.
What nationality is Norbert Bolz?
Norbert Bolz is German.
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