Great read on how we “reveal ourselves” in our every little act. Read read.
Signaling is a hidden dimension of the way we communicate. It crosses the barriers of language, culture, even species. We intuitively learn how to read the signals we encounter in our everyday lives. Being aware of signaling can help us better grasp the information we’re receiving and become more discerning about dishonest signaling or countersignaling. We also need to be aware of what we ourselves are signaling, not just what we’re saying. We can’t just expect to be believed. We need to consider our signals. The post Signaling: The Language Peacocks, Gazelles, and Humans All Speak appeared first on Farnam Street.