The other day in TOK we were discussing how language is a major part in our world today, and many things that have happened through communication are because of language, through voice or symbols or movement. But what happens when language is lost in translation?
Do you think some of the things that have happened in the world only happened because of problems in communication?
It happens to me, only misunderstandings that are during unimportant conversations, but all the same, but still miscommunications. Like for instance, when I say something wrong because I either don’t know the correct word for the situation or I say a wrong word by mistake. It can be in conversations with friends or during class, but always insignificant situations.
But what about the bigger problems, like the holocaust or the conflicts between iraq and America, what if these things occurred because of miscommunication…
I wonder if we would have a more peaceful world/life/society.
I think everyone should listen more closely when people are speaking, and if you get angry about something, go over what they said so you know you didn’t hear something different to what they said, or meant, so you don’t get angry for no apparent reason…
It happens to me, only misunderstandings that are during unimportant conversations, but all the same, but still miscommunications. Like for instance, when I say something wrong because I either don’t know the correct word for the situation or I say a wrong word by mistake. It can be in conversations with friends or during class, but always insignificant situations.
But what about the bigger problems, like the holocaust or the conflicts between iraq and America, what if these things occurred because of miscommunication…
I wonder if we would have a more peaceful world/life/society.
I think everyone should listen more closely when people are speaking, and if you get angry about something, go over what they said so you know you didn’t hear something different to what they said, or meant, so you don’t get angry for no apparent reason…
Think and listen people. Think and listen.
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