I took a class that was about conditioning and learned. In this class we talked about how people learn, retain information, and react to stimulus. It reminded me a lot of chart showing how language works/travels/interacts with people on page 134. Learning, language, and memory can all be quantified to a point. Broken down into a simple diagram showing the basic workings of a concept. Yet, we all know it is not that easy.
I cannot give a person an engine without gas, air, and spark and expect them to get it work. How are we expected to understand language and communication looking at it in such a small clip?
Can't!!!
So, how are we suppose to view it on a grand scale is where I am stuck/
Richard, for what it's worth, I had a HELLA hard time with the Communication chapter. I empathize with the contradiction in your post: the chapter is both a "small clip" and "a grand scale." At least, I think this is the contradiction I also felt in reading, if I am understanding your post correctly.
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