Communication

Communication is the transfer of information, data, ideas (among other things) from one source to another. In this exchange, those who send the message are known as the senders while those the messages are sent to, are known as the receivers. The message must be sent through a medium whether it be oral or visual.

Original communication was done through word of mouth more specifically, through stories or tales passed from one generation to the next. Although, after words were written onto paper, and later, because of the invention of the printing press, communication drastically changed. People sent letters and printed newspapers, all in a shorter amount of time but, within in the reach of many more people.

Since the printing press, there has been much improvement in technology. People have resorted to tools such as the internet where information is exchanged in matter of seconds. The internet allows individuals to have the choice of communicating with one person, a group of people, or currently five hundred million people at a time. The sender and receiver can be physically, thousands of miles away and yet, they believe themselves to be right next to one another because of modern modes of communication [1].

The internet has truly opened doors for the world through mass communication. Anything is open for public viewing. May this be a warning, anything can also be abused. With websites such as Facebook and Twitter, anyone can post their thoughts on several subject area provided that they are willing to bear the consequences. Opinions are welcomed online through most recreational websites. The internet provides all means for freelancers and encourages those with voices (demands opinion) [2]. When sender and receiver become one because of the internet, communication becomes a never ending conversation.

[1] Hardt, Hanno. Myths for the Masses: an Essay on Mass Communication. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub., 2004. Print. pg 11

[2] Hardt, Hanno. Myths for the Masses: an Essay on Mass Communication. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub., 2004. Print. pg 33