Communication in a world of isolation

In the old days, back when we were allowed to come within two metres of one another, we used to talk. Today, however, talking has largely been replaced by a variety of other activities – emailing, messaging, Skyping, Zooming. We don’t talk anymore – we communicate.

Of course, communication was also prevalent in the pre-lockdown era, particularly in the world of work. Many job ads list good communication skills as a requirement, though often while being vague about what that actually means. You could also choose from hundreds of courses named things like ‘how to communicate effectively’ to pick up some tips and tick off your transferrable skills training requirements. (If you were really lucky, you got a free lunch as well.)