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The Accuracy of Understanding

We often believe that communication happens through words. But real communication is the invisible distance between what one means and what the other understands. If we could measure it, understanding might look something like this: Understanding (%) = How close the listener’s perception is to the speaker’s true intent. When you say something and the …

Apple in your Mind??

You: Imagine an apple. What kind of apple comes to mind? Son: (Thinks) You: There are so many apple varieties! Is there any way I can know for sure what exact apple you pictured? The Imaginary Apple This short story is about subjectivity and the limitations of communication. The Point: Possible Applications: Further Exploration: It …