Humans have highly sophisticated ways of communicating with each other. Communication is a powerful tool because it makes change possible. If communication is open and free, it facilitates the rapid exchange of meaningful messages which contain the information that brings about change.
Since information helps people adapt and make innovative changes, a state of meaningful interconnectedness among people is optimal for everyone involved. However, many people are fearful and hold misconceptions about communication. This leads to inferior outcomes in the everyday life in an economy. Better insight into oneself and reflection on one’s communication with others can lead to greater well-being and happiness. The same also applies to social groupings in general.
Keywords: communication, psychotherapy, economics, psychiatry
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