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Introduction:
Imperfections and at best only loosely fit the reality to which they refer. As if this sources of
Miscommunications were not enough. We shall see that additional malfunctions exist in our
Communication effort.
Two Valued thinking: Two valued thinking exists when we consider only two possibilities
in a situation. Its deeply entrenched in our culture and language. Its accepts no middle ground.
2.Multi valued situations: Not all situations are two valued. Reporting multi value
situation in two value thinking is incorrect. It is lack of thinking & inaccurate reporting.
The blocked mind: The blocked mind means is closed to reality. It considers only limited
information. A result of opinion, attitudes and beliefs. We covered one of the causes of this form
of miss communication with respect to opinions, and beliefs. Our tendency to reject ideas
approach our viewpoints is a cause of the block mind.
2. Unblocking the mind: Unblocking the mind from the effects of our viewpoints and
our tendency to allness is no simple undertaking. Explaining how to do it involves the
most general of instructions. Nevertheless, it can be done, at least to some extent; and if
we are to improve our communication, we must try.
The Static Viewpoint: we often view reality as static. Because reality is always
changing. Such a view causes miscommunication. Communication must reflect changes in
reality.
Failure to discriminate: