Chapter 2 focuses on exploring how verbal communication differs between spoken and written forms. Usually spoken communication is immediate, while written communication is saved for future reference. But as of recently social media has blurred these lines by allowing spoken interactions, videos, to be archived and written communication shared all across the world within an instant.

The editorial cartoon demonstrates the evolution of communication from ancient symbols to Twitter’s “140 character tweets”; (they are now 280 characters). It starts with early human attempts to communicate through symbols, showing our fundamental need to connect and share information. Historical milestones like Gutenberg’s movable type are shown, which revolutionized how knowledge was spread during the Renaissance, all the way up to modern day communication. The cartoon’s portrayal of the digital age focuses on Twitter, showing our modern preference for quick communication. It represents society’s shift towards instant information exchange and challenges us to navigate the results of these changes in our personal and professional lives.

The cartoon reflects my own life greatly, as well as that of most people, since mostly everyone today relies on technology to communicate. Whether it’s sending a quick text message, updates on social media, news, work emails, digital communication has become inseparable from our daily routines. It shapes the way we connect with friends, stay connected with family, and interact professionally.