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COMMUNICATION
By Charles Kocian
The most important global news of the past week still is the Russia and Ukraine war. Wars usually derive from communication problems, because they play a crucial role in such situations. Therefore, it’s important to note that the effectiveness of communication is highly dependent on our ability to attach concepts to sensory perceptions. When concepts are not attached to sensory experiences, misunderstandings can occur, and this can lead to wrong thoughts and decisions. This can ultimately lead to rulers going against each other, and wars breaking out. Who pays the price of uneducated rulers? The uneducated ruled, from both sides of the war.
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Misunderstandings are not new and can be seen in the Renaissance period as well. The rivalries between Italian city-states, although sometimes based on economic and political differences, were often fueled by misunderstandings and miscommunication, which led to conflicts and wars.
Book of the Peloponnesian wars.
Similarly, in ancient Athens, the Peloponnesian War was a result of misunderstandings and a lack of effective communication. The Athenians believed that the Spartans were seeking to dominate Greece, while the Spartans believed that the Athenians were seeking to dominate them. These misunderstandings and miscommunications led to a full-blown war that lasted for 27 years.
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It is important to note that communication is not just about the words we use but also about how we interpret those words. Our personal experiences, biases, and beliefs all play a role in how we interpret and understand the words we hear and use to think. Therefore, to think effectively it’s crucial to ensure that our concepts are connected to percepts and have accurate definitions.
Effective communicaation. Source image: Pumble.
Looking at these three historic situations, it’s evident that miscommunication can lead to conflicts, wars, and ultimately, devastating consequences, including nuclear Armageddon. However, effective communication can prevent misunderstandings, promote understanding and lead to peace and progress and, maybe, the New Renaissance.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the war between Russia and Ukraine serves as a reminder of the importance of effective communication in preventing misunderstandings that can lead to conflicts and wars. The lessons of history show us that miscommunication can have disastrous consequences, therefore it’s crucial that leaders on both sides of wars take a measured and rational approach to the situation, seeking to find a peaceful resolution based in rational truths derived from concepts attached to percepts.
Now answer to question 48.
QUESTION N° 48
In the Allegory of Photo Albums and Folders, what is a 2nd level concept?
a) 2nd level folders containing photo albums.
b) 2nd level folders containing 1st level folders.
The answer is: b)
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