Communication could be defined as the transmission of information by means of a common code, or language, between a sender and a receiver.
That might sound complicated, but it is something elementary that has always been in nature. In the animal world, from dolphins, whales, land mammals, birds, to crickets and other insects, communication is carried out by means of sounds and signals. It’s the determining factor for the survival of their species. And it’s the same as in our society, although in our case communication is much more complex and necessary.
The same scheme would apply if we focus on long-distance communication between people. That is, there will be one person who elaborates and transmits the information, and another who receives it, and fortunately, as a vehicle, we have technologies that allow us to share our ideas globally. The common code could be our own voice, text, images or video, but it will always be more effective and understandable when its elaboration and presentation are as clear and orderly as possible.
Its importance in society is immense, as it is the main factor of cohesion between individuals.
Such human feelings as empathy, compassion, affection or love could not arise from inert individuals. They require a trigger and a breeding ground provided by intercommunication.
Neither would school and academic teaching and learning, nor team research, nor the great projects of humanity be possible.
Communication multiplies forces by facilitating synergies, allows for the unification of criteria, and it definitely makes us feel part of our society
