If We Have the Technology to Transmit Messages, Then Why

question 6

Essay

If we have the technology to transmit messages, then why can't we "carry on a conversation" with an alien civilization?

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Definitions:

Participant-Equalisation Effect

A phenomenon where participants in a study may perceive less inequality or feel more equal to others as a result of the study's conditions.

Ethnolinguistic Vitality

The ability of a language and culture to maintain and sustain itself over time, influenced by factors such as community support, use in public life, and transmission to future generations.

Intimacy Equilibrium Theory

The theory that relationships are maintained through a balance of personal disclosures and closeness, adjusting the level of intimacy to maintain relational stability.

Back-Channel Communication

Verbal and non-verbal ways in which listeners let speakers know they are still listening.