Evolution of Communication from

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Communication has been an essential part of our lives since the
beginning. It develops understanding among people. The Evolution of
Communication is an ongoing process. With the advancements of
modern technology, communication methods have been changing. Life
would have been so hard without communication. Solving problems,
writing, reading, understanding, all of these would be impossible
without communicating. We have been using different communication
methods. These methods helped us deliver almost everything.

What is Communication?

It is the process of exchanging words, signs, or information

with others. It is done either verbally or non-
verbally. Communication enables us to pass information. We
understand others because of communication. Effective
communication brings people closer and together. Being able
to communicate well is important for every human being.
Communication is important in personal as well as corporate
life. There are different people to communicate with. Our
voices are heard only through communicating.

Every day we use different ways to communicate. For

example, from your daily email to the radio we listen, the
communication process is going on. Life without
communication would be impossible to live. We understand
and perceive things only because of this. The main purpose is
to clearly convey our messages to each other.
Types of Communication:

There are two main types of communication used on daily

basis:

Verbal Communication:

Verbal communication is also known as spoken

communication. It includes face-to-face interaction.
Television, radio, and other media can also be cournted in this
type. For example, every day we greet other people at work.
This is an example of verbal communication. It
requires interpersonal skills. Misunderstandings are raree
when we speak through words. The use of speech makes it
easier to make others understand the idea. Lesser time is
required to speak. Verbal communication plays an integral
role in maintaining successful and positive relationships.

However, it also includes a written form of communication.

Letters, emails, notes, and reports, etc all are examples of this
type. These can be kept as a record and preferred in
business use.

Non Verbal Communication:

This type of communication generally involves body language

and gestures. Non-verbal does not use words to
communicate. The type of communication is very important in
the organizations. For example, postures and body languagee
is evaluated in interviews and meetings. This particular skill
can make or break the relationships of the person at per
as well as at the professional front.
The Aid of Technology in
Communication:

The technology has modified the methods of communication.

Every year, new devices are introduced. VWe use them to
communicate. The Internet has made evolution of
communication more effective. We can send messages with
just one click. Computers, mobile phones, laptops, radios, etc,
all help us to communicate. Before the Industrial
Revolution and even sometime after that, People had to wait
for days, weeks, and months to hear from others. But now
technology has made it easier. The latest applications,
devices enable us to have secure communication with
others.

Evolution in the Communication

MethodsS:
Humans have been using different methods to communicate
from the beginning. Lets have a look at the history of human
communication briefly.

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Cave Paintings:

Cave Paintings are the oldest methods of communicating.

They were used to mark territories. Major events were also
recorded through these paintings. They are usually found on
the walls and ceilings of caves. Symbolic as well as religious
functions were shown in these paintings. Chauvet Cave in
France has the oldest cave painting. That painting was made
around 30,000 B.C. South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and Coliboaia
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Symbols for Communication:

Different signs and symbols were used to deliver messages.

Rock Carvings (Petroglyphs) were introduced in 10,000 B.C.
These rock paintings drew pictures to convey stories. The
carvings on the rock surface were also known as Rock Art.
Later on, graphic symbols were used to present ideas or
concepts. Chinese created characters for communication as
well. Alphabets were created at the last.Evolution of
communication was easier after the alphabet.
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Smoke Signals:

These signals were used to send messages. They were

mostly used in China. Chinese guards released smoke into
the air. Smoke is depicted as a message to The Great Wall of
China. A famous Greek Historian Polybius used smoke
signals to represent the alphabet.

Carrier Pigeons:

Pigeons are known well for their directions. They were known
to find their home, even after traveling long distances. People
used to attach small letters to their necks, hoping they would
fly to the receiver. Pigeons were also used by Ancient
Romans to tell owners how their entries had been placed.
They carried essential messages and helped in evolution of
communication.
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Postal System:

With raising awareness, people started to use courier

services. Letters were delivered from one person to another
through postal services. These systems were organized in
India, China, Persia, and Rome. A Frenchman De Valyer
started a postal system in 1653. The use of mailboxes and
delivery of letters was done through the system.

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 Newspapers:

Newspapers are still a wide form of communication used.

Every other house has a newspaper delivery every day. These
papers deliver written news and also other important
national events taking place. Two types of Newspapers are
National and International. Their types depend upon the news
they deliver about. The first printing press system was
introduced in 1440 by German Johannes Gutenberg. The
newspaper started to get more attetion and changed
communication forever.

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Radios:

With the advent of Print Media, Radios were introduced after

that. Radios are a source of news as well as entertainment for
people. Wireless signals were studied and tested in detail.
The scientists practiced using wireless power to share
content. Radios are still installed in mobile phones, car
systems. They were once a very important medium of
communication.
 Telegraph:
The first electrical communication system to send text
messages was called Telegraph. Sending letters required
energy and patience to wait for a reply. Telegraphs were
introduced to send text messages more quickly than written
messages. It helped in sending information across the
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Telephone:

The first telephone was introduced by Alexander Graham Bell

in 1876. ithin 50 years of its invention, telephones became
an essential part of every household and office. The devices
transmitted human audio into signals. These signals were
then transmitted through wires. Landline telephone service
began in 1900s. People could talk on calls for hours through
long distances. It was the most reliable form of the
communication system. Mobile phones were introduced in
1973 and the mode of communication was changed entirely.

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Television:

Even today, Televisions are a great source of entertainment.

They are a mode of indirect communication to the larger
audience. Many people in history put in tremendous eforts to
introduce Televisions. The early Televisions displayed black
and white pictures after the World War ll. But with the
advancement, colors were added to the screen. Today, there
are several features in Televisions that provide us more
entertainment and information.

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Internet:

The world of the Web has brought people closer. Tim

Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1990. Satellites
support the internet. Through the internet, we can search for
anything, anywhere in the whole world. Wireless connections
via Wi-Fi began in 1991. Since then, people seem to be
addicted to the internet. Nowadays, every small activity of our
lives, business, and education involves the use of the internet.
We highly depend upon the internet for our development as a
nation as well as a generation.

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E-mail:

Microsoft Business Email is the most formal way of

communication used in offices. John Vittal in 1975 developed
a software to support mails. From that invention, many mailing
platforms have been created. E-mails are better for record-
keeping and cost-saving.

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Text Message:

Various network providers are used for sending text

messages. The first text message was sent by Neil Papworth,
an engineer, in 1992. From that day to now, text messaging
has been a game of few minutes. People instantly chat
through text messages. With advanced internet, online
messaging apps have been introduced. These applications
help connect people. They share texts through the internet.

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Social Media:

People share their entire life events on social media. Social

media platforms help people share pictures, videos, and
almost everything on the internet. It is the latest mode of
communication in the digital world. Smart phones have made
this more convenient. Social media apps can be downloaded
into smart phones. Users of social media in this generation
are obsessed with these platforms. They share the daily
smudge of their lives on these apps. Social media has
revolutionized the way we communicate. We can see what
other people are doing through their social media profiles. It is
now easy to check up on your friends who live far.

Communication has been made a lot easier. Distance is not

an issue anymore. You can talk to any person you want, either
living far or near. Better communication has helped us gain
better social skills. From verbal speech to our text messages,
we communicate about life each day. A feature of privacy
through end to end encryption has been added to our daily
communication through cell phones and other gadgets.

Conclusion:
We cannot deny the fact that communication is an essential
core system of our lives. We understand and percept the
World through communication. Life would feel incomplete
without interacting with others. The older methods of
communication were cave paintings, smoke signals, symbols,
carrier pigeons, and telegraph. The latest and modern ways
are more convenient and efficient. For example, Television,
Cell Phones, Internet, E-mails, Social media, and Text
messaging. Evolution of communication technology has
made progress over thousands of years. This evolution will
continue to grow so with the changing world.