Evolution of Communication: A Comparative Study from Cave Paintings to Emojies

Authors

  • Aamir Ayub MS Scholar in Journalism and Mass Communication/Media Studies, Independent Researcher.
  • Yasir Shehzad MS Scholar, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Shakeel Ahmad MS Scholar, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.770639507

Keywords:

Communication, Evolution, Cave Paintings, Writing, Printing Press, Digital Communication, Emojies, Technological Advancements

Abstract

Communication has always been an essential part of human existence, which makes us different from other creatures. This research paper explores the evolution of communication from its primitive forms in ancient times with a comparative analysis of communication in the modern age. The researcher traced the evolution of communication, starting from cave paintings and smoke signals and moving to advanced tools such as writing systems, printing, and communication in the digital era. This study highlights the significant milestones in the history of human communication and its evolution. In the ancient era, when communication was static, the method of giving messages and information that people used changed the passage of time and the con conversion. The paper focuses not only on evolution but also on the comparison of old and new methods and how these are similar in the modern age. It underlines the transition of communication from the static form, localized methods, to the dynamic and globalized forms of communication, advancing to the pervasive use of emojis. The analysis in this paper draws a comparison between communication in the ancient era and the techniques used for different messages and communication in modern times, such as digital expressions, focusing on the continuous expedition for effective and efficient ways to share information and emotions.

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Author Biography

  • Yasir Shehzad, MS Scholar, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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Published

2024-09-30

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How to Cite

Ayub, A., Shehzad, Y., & Ahmad, S. (2024). Evolution of Communication: A Comparative Study from Cave Paintings to Emojies. Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences, 5(3), 68-74. https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.770639507