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Communication Detours

Crooked Communication

The ways communication is ineffective, at least for me, is often when disrespect clouds the channels between its sender (communicator) and its receiver (‘communicatee’).

Elizabeth June 9, 2014 Communication Detours Read more

Techno-world Part 1: Words and Deeds

My cell phone died this past Monday. (I think I crushed it between my wheelchair and my desk.) This week, sure, I am on edge because I have its alarms set for taking medications, and I don’t want my friends to think I’m ignoring their texts. But in the midst of disrupting my life, I have to notice the undeniable peace that goes with not having my cell phone.

Elizabeth June 4, 2014 Communication Detours No Comments Read more

Techno-world Part 2: Language and Assumptions

Communication is so muddied with verbal debris these days that it’s not even effective anymore. Computer terms have monopolized everything, nouns are changed into verbs, and all is a practical cycle of work, eat, sleep.

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Techno-world Part 3: Dead-end Thinking

Sometimes the design flaws made in accommodations for us wheelies lead me to wonder if they were made out of genuine concern for inclusiveness or mostly for the sake of appearance.

Elizabeth June 2, 2014 Communication Detours No Comments Read more

Techno-world Part 4: Snap-out-of-it Society

Feelings are feelings.

Elizabeth May 30, 2014 Communication Detours No Comments Read more

Techno-world Part 5: Communication Elimination and Interaction Overhaul

A fast-paced world ends up in people disrespecting each other.

Elizabeth May 29, 2014 Communication Detours No Comments Read more

Technoworld Part 6: Connecting the Dots

Nobody’s perfect.

Elizabeth May 28, 2014 Communication Detours No Comments Read more
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