Introduction to the [Object]: The Reality We Perceive and Share

Defining the "Object": everything perceptible by the senses.

At the core of every communication process is the "object": the reason that justifies the exchange of ideas, or in simpler terms, that which we want to communicate.

Philosophically, the object is defined as any existing entity that is perceptible through the senses.

"Existing entity" means that something acquires existence simply by being named or imagined.

"Perceptible through the senses" implies that all the information we receive about our environment comes to us through smell, hearing, touch, taste or sight.

Therefore, the object of communication is, fundamentally, everything that surrounds us and the reality we seek to understand and explain.

The initial problem: 7 billion people, 7 billion realities

Here arises the first and greatest problem of communicability.

If there are approximately 7 billion human beings on the planet, we can conclude that there are also 7 billion different realities.

The fact that we all perceive the world through the same five senses does not mean, by any means, that we all perceive the same thing.

This divergence of realities is the main source of misunderstandings and conflicts in communication.

Starting from the assumption that our view of an "object" is universal and shared is the first major mistake we must overcome in order to communicate effectively.

How our senses, experiences and emotions filter reality

The reason there are billions of realities is that perception is not a mechanical process, but a deeply subjective one.

We see, hear and feel differently, and this perception is conditioned by a combination of filters unique to each individual.

Our diverse life experiences shape the way we interpret stimuli.

Our changing moods color the perception of the same event from moment to moment.

And finally, our knowledge and cultural background provide us with a different frame of reference for decoding the information we receive.

These three filters (experience, emotion and knowledge) ensure that the reality that each person constructs in his or her mind is unique and non-transferable.

The importance of identifying the nature of the object before communicating

Given that the "object" is the starting point of all communication and that the perception of it varies radically between individuals, a preliminary step becomes crucial: identifying the nature of the object we wish to communicate.

Before launching our message, we must ask ourselves: are we talking about a concrete object, on which agreement is relatively simple, or an abstract object, where interpretations may be diametrically opposed?

This preliminary analysis allows us to anticipate possible difficulties, to adapt our strategy and to focus the process not on the simple transmission of our version of reality, but on the active construction of a bridge to the reality of our interlocutor.

Summary

At the core of communication is the "object", which is what we want to communicate and is perceptible by the senses. An entity acquires existence by the simple fact of being named or imagined.

The major problem of communicability is that, if there are 7 billion people, there are also 7 billion realities. Assuming that our view of the "object" is universal is the first big mistake.

Our perception is subjective because it is conditioned by filters unique to each individual: our experiences, emotions and knowledge. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the nature of the object (concrete or abstract) before communicating.