A Communications Primer (1953)

Made by Ray and Charles Eames. The film “A Communication Primer” explores the fundamental aspects of communication, detailing how messages are transmitted and received across various channels. It introduces Claude Shannon’s communication model, illustrating the roles of the information source, transmitter, channel, receiver, and noise. The film emphasizes the importance of redundancy and clarity in communication, using examples from telegraphy, speech, and art. It discusses how noise can distort messages and highlights the complexity of human communication, including the interplay between machines and humans. Ultimately, the film underscores the responsibility inherent in the decision-making processes involved in effective communication.

Keywords
communication, Claude Shannon, information source, transmitter, channel, receiver, noise, redundancy, telegraphy, speech, art, decision-making, human communication, machines

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