Nature of Communication

Discussions debate the definition, forms, and effectiveness of communication, often referencing xkcd comic 1028, questioning whether actions like coin flips, notes, or non-verbal signals qualify as true communication.

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explainxkcd.com index.php API E.g wikipedia.org communication communicate hierarchy convey communicating sentences spoken observed expression poster

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airstrike Dec 18, 2023 View on HN

We'll have to find new ways to communicate

yMEyUyNE1 Jun 7, 2025 View on HN

Not what you asked for but should help https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/1028:_Communicati...

indiejade Feb 6, 2009 View on HN

Communication doesn't always have to be vocally spoken. Good link.

ivankirigin Sep 21, 2009 View on HN

Communication isn't a human invention.

saghm Dec 15, 2023 View on HN

Communication between humans, I guess?

constantcrying Dec 23, 2022 View on HN

Being able to communicate effectively seems not pointless.

LinAGKar Jan 15, 2022 View on HN

That should be "not just communication".

irusri Mar 7, 2016 View on HN

It’s about a method of communication. Let's take the positive suggestions.

bombolo Jun 15, 2023 View on HN

You're still flipping a coin… how is this communication?

pklausler Jan 23, 2017 View on HN

Communication seems to be optional.