Chapter five discusses dialogic ethics or, in more basic terms, interpersonal communication and the ethics surrounding interpersonal communications. Also, what makes communications interpersonal.
For example, interpersonal communications do not happen when a screen is involved, as the screen does not allow you the opportunity to read all of the social cues available. Cues like facial expressions, tone of voice, etc.
As such, interpersonal communications may require more monitoring. On a personal level, if I am communicating with someone face to face, I have to be careful because I'm very expressive.
I would disagree with you that communication using dialogic ethics can happen through a screen. It may be a little more difficult but it is possible. The textbook offers five concepts through the dialogic coordinates which help to foster dialogic ethics. If the five concepts are followed, communication between you and the Other should be a good learning experience. I think one of the most important concept is acknowledging bias. If you and the Other can both take this into consideration, communication through a screen or face to face shouldn't matter.
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