¶ … Telephone and its impact on Communication and Technology
The humanities generally encompass such subjects as languages, history, philosophy, religion, music and theater, literature, and law; but they also include what is referred to as the "social sciences," which include anthropology, cultural studies, as well as technology and communication. As part of the "social science" discipline, the telephone has had an enormous impact. Not only has the telephone allowed individuals to communicate over long distances, but by the ancillary technologies it has created (wireless communication, internet, etc.), the telephone has completely transformed society. The telephone has also created an entirely new field of study called "digital humanities," or the combination of computer technology and the humanities. ("Manifesto," 2009) This essay will discuss the impact of the telephone, and it's subsequent offspring technologies, and their impact on the discipline of communication and technology.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell may have been credited with the invention of the telephone, but what he really did was to improve on a design for the telegraph, a technology that had been around for some time. (Bruce, 1973) Bell's patent was originally entitled "Improvement in Telegraphy," and sought to improve the technology of the telegraph to include sound transmission. (Coe, 1995) Telegraphs were a means of long distance communication in which messages were sent via a system of dots and dashes; the operated would then translate the message into language. Bell's improvement allowed for two or more separate transmissions to be sent over the same wire, but he also claimed the other uses this technology could be used for: mainly "the transmission of musical...
This incident is evidence that the communications systems between all of the agencies are not linked in a way that is appropriate or helpful to ensuring that the citizens of the United Sates are safe. This failure of the agencies to effectively communicate with one another must be remedied to ensure that terrorist activities do not occur in the future. Recommendations It is imperative that businesses understand the vital role that
] Younger people (18- to 34-year-olds) are much more likely to view television news as mainly interested in serving the public interest (57.5% vs. 46.7%). Creating a local brand and attracting the most viewers is the name of the game in the battle for ratings and revenues. The local newscast defines the image of the station, and now more than ever local stations need up-to-date newscasts to keep audiences tuned in.
A typical in-building wireless telephone system, such as systems provided by SpectraLink Corporation, seamlessly integrates to the hospital's existing telephone system." (TechRepublic, 2005) The work of Alpay, Toussaint, and Schonk (2004) entitled: "Supporting Healthcare Communication Enabled by Information and Communication Technology: can HCI and Related Cognitive Aspects Help? states that communication in healthcare "...makes up an important part of the healthcare professionals' daily practices. Communication encompasses different forms of interaction
Communication Challenges in Response to Disasters Communication Communication and response to disaster The United States has been hit by several disasters ranging from natural ones to man made. Some of them have included flooding, winds, and terrorism among others. In response to these disasters, the law enforcement agencies have been met with several challenges including communication problems due to failure of early preparedness or poor equipment. The most known natural one was Hurricane Katrina
Communication Electronic communication has become one of the most important methods for people to communicate with one another in recent years. Spielberg (1999) noted that patients have sought to utilize electronic communication with their physicians. In the past, he argued, a variety of exchanges were utilized, including in-person visits, telephone, pagers and voicemail, so it was only natural that communication between patients and those within the medical profession would be extended
Communication and Super-Saturation of the Modern Sense of Self "How does the design of information structure the information process? And how, on the other side of the equation, does the nature of audience engagement structure its reception?" Communication by its very nature is a dialogue. One person or medium speaks. Another individual or an audience of individuals receives the word or the message being conveyed. As with any performance, particularly a live
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