Hong’s Cave

This is also an old subject and it actually follows logically from this quip and related to this one.

I believe the communication between individuals is the most important thing for any society to function and survive (this “society” includes from a group of two (e.g., lovers) to a nation and more).

The main problem is that we naturally tend to think that others would think and act exactly the same way as we do. This comes from the fact that we live in a similar environment. This “environment” includes the earth we live on, the shape and the function of our body and sensory systems, the time we live in, and the social and the cultural backgrounds. What this means is that a lot of the times, we do think and act similar.

However, since we are not the kind of beings that share our consciousness (unless we are under-utilizing our ability to use our telepathic powers), we would never know what others are really thinking. Without truthful communication, all we have is guesses, estimates and assumptions (which are often incorrect). The human race can only communicate with each other through explicit methods (talking, writing, reading, etc.). Even with the limits of the human language, that is probably the best way.

We have to realize this fact and always remember that until we find a common ground (actually, even after that, since we as individuals go through different experience), we have to constantly “sync up” with each other by communication.

I am not saying that we should all be the same. That’s boring, impossible and unnatural. What I am saying is that recognize the differences and understand the others as who they are.

Most of these thoughts came from reading science fictions where some of them deal with extra-terrestrials (e.g., “Ender’s Game” and Star Trek). The fact of the matter is that even we encounter an alien race, it might not be possible, at least in the beginning, to even find a common ground, let alone to communicate.

However, on a smaller, down-to-earth scale, it has to do with communicating with your loved ones. Let them understand you and understand them.