Entry: Communication
There are two primary forms of communication used by this species to transfer and process information. The most frequent form of communication occurs through written symbols. The second most common form of communication occurs through the transmission of short intermittent sound waves from the species mouths. In addition, physical movements, gestures, and subtle facial structure variations also appear to communicate information to the intended recipient.
- Written symbols- there are a number of ways in which written symbols are produced and transmitted. Sometimes the smaller limbs (“hands”) manipulate thin objects that can produce images of these symbols on pieces of paper. The intended recipient then stares at these symbols with their moist eyeballs and seems to infer meaning from the specific arrangement of the shapes in relation to one another. More frequently, however, these symbols are produced electronically on any number of small screen devices, which then transmit the symbol variation to the intended recipient over wireless communication networks.
- Sound waves- this species frequently communicates with one another by emitting sound waves from their mouths. These sound waves vary in pitch, tone, and rhythm and generally occur in conjunction with additional body movements or facial structure meant to enhance, clarify, or emphasize the sound modules. The intended recipient of these sound waves appear to process them as informational bits and will generally then respond with additional sound waves. This form of communication can occur when the species is in the presence of one another, or when they are separated through electronic mediums that carry the sound waves from one device to another.
