This interesting video was filmed in 1947 and
discussed the importance of communication. The setting was a telephone-wire
repairman went to retrieve a model airplane for two young boys and afterward he
explained all the different ways their town relies on communication. By playing
a game of make-believe he used rocks and wires to demonstrate the connections
of various communication technology amongst their town. The examples they used
were many still relied on today such as mail, telephone, radio, television, and
newspapers; other ideas they brought up were the church bell, factory whistles,
and policemen using hand gestures. This video intrigued me because it seemed
like their ideal society would’ve been one where communication is effortless
and instant, much like our society today. It would be interesting to let them
see how communication and the global network society have changed our
dependency on technology and transferring information.
In the video the man acknowledged using visual and verbal
forms of communication, but there was nearly no emphasis on face-to-face
interaction. It most likely didn’t even cross their minds in those days, but
people from this time period can easily recognize the tolls that hiding behind a
communication barrier takes.
I think what we have to learn from this video is that while
it is undeniable that technology, especially for communication, is important
for our growth as a society; we must learn to be able to communicate in all
forms. Given the technological experience we gain from growing up in gadget
filled world, most people are more than proficient in communicating over the
phone or Internet; the real need is to brush up our personal skills. Being able
to form an idea, devise a way to relay this idea, and clearly express it are
things that are becoming increasingly more difficult for younger generations.
While we do have a plethora of options for communicating, we need to get back
to the basics of personal interaction.
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