Let’s look at something that’s pure simplicity when it comes to personal communication. It’s called Facetime. It’s very common today to stay in touch with people through Facebook, email or text messaging. But I’m sure there have been break downs when the black-and white pixels on a computer or device screen miss the nuance of personal communication. Pixels on a screen just can’t transmit a smile or sarcasm or a gentle tease no matter how many emojis we throw into the message.
We often overlook how a smile here or a nod there can add to a chat among two or more people. Facetime can bridge those communication gaps. Facetime is direct and ultimately personal, where Facebook Live or Periscope can be open to more than you want in the conversation. I imagine it would be like yelling an intimacy to someone in a crowded room.
Skype is another software or app that allows for higher end personal communication. It’s simple, inexpensive and doesn’t require lots of setup to make it work. Even better, you can use Skype to contact someone who’s not on the Skype network. Several years ago I did a podcast that communicated with people from the Australian outback to Dubai to central Russia. Calling someone who has a Skype account is free but there could be a small charge to call someone’s landline or cell who’s not on Skype. And small could literally mean pennies.
Skyping (photo dailymail.co.uk)
