mark65: Cmunication is the moast important thing imo
but lets not mis the point
The visual,chemical,and sexual part are all forms of comunicating,yes we are animals,the only thing that seperates us
from other animals is our ability to convey complex abstract
ideas and theorys in the form of speech,writing and art this is the human element
Oh and our thumbs lol
Visual,chemical,sexual - I was introducing the chemical to emphasise it, not to say it is the only thing. It is part of everything.
And what seperates us from the animals? Have you seen the latest research? Maybe not as much as you think. Apparently, the reason we feel superior is based on our lack of understanding about the ways other creatures communicate, and their priorities being different from ours. (If you are wealthy, your dog does not care about that, he cares about you.)This is a quote from a 'dog whisperer' in the US.
But then I would not be saying anything new to anyone who has owned, researched or cared for animals: Parrots, wolves, dogs, cats etc can communicate with us, even if they can't write, or understand speech the way we do. Some may say the mess they make on occasions could be termed 'art'. Check out last Saturday's Herald, there is a piece in there on it, and the US National Geographic did a cover story a few months ago, with a border collie dog on the cover. You might get a big surprise, to learn what is being said, at the moment.
Anyway, back to 'us': ALL components of communication are important. 'Radelaide' dissented, but he seemed confused.