> *This assertion is in error. Communication is about transmitting information.*... | Hacker News

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		RaftPeople on May 19, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Is artificial consciousness achievable? Lessons fr... > This assertion is in error. Communication is about transmitting information. It seems like you might possibly be leaving out the other 50% of communication (hint: it starts with an "r" and ends with "eceiving")

lofenfew on May 20, 2024 [–]

"Transmission" is per se bidirectional. The individual on the other end has received it, whether they understand it or can do anything useful with it is up to them.

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