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Subject: RE: [humanmarkup-comment] HM.diplomatic_communications.requiremen ts
First,
cultures, media types, ideologies, etc. are domains of codes.
One
can define the domain in terms of its codes. Code systems
are
synonymous with vocabularies.
Codes have sign systems that have both signs and rules for combining the
signs correctly. The rules include structural rules (grammar,
syntax)
and
linguistic rules (which combinations of signs make "sense" or
convey
a useful relationship).
One
has to note that analysis of communication behavior, that is to infer intent,
requires
analysis of the source's decisions of code choices, perhaps within the
framework of
the
communication protocol, or in short, why was a particular code or
sign
chosen
among others. A coding protocol sets expectations and the
the
codes used should not violate expectations. If they do, then it is time to
evaluate and perhaps, renegotiate. At the very least, a
surprise should be
responded to with "What?" unless conveying surprise is part of the
code. Otherwise, surprise creates semantic
noise.
Aspects of code use that can create semantic noise are such
things as:
1. Competence. Is the code user capable of using the code
correctly
(according to the rules for the code). This is both selecting
the
correct code and interpreting a code correctly.
2. Emphasis. Is the code emphasizing the right part of the
message.
3. Attitude toward other party(ies). Does the attitude of the
user include such preconceptions
as
dominance over the receiver or vice versa?
4. Attitude toward message. Perceived value of
message.
First
you need the codes themselves. The use of HumanML should enable
the
formal construction of these codes with container domains that can
be
invoked to create the right "inflection" for the message as well as
aid in
interpretation and analysis.
len
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