Dialogic Ethics

In chapter 5, the textbook explains how dialogic ethics important to us to have healthy and effective communication.  I strongly agree with Freire’s idea that “A dialogic communication ethic assists the Other, saving face in order to protect and promote an environment of learning.”(87) Since dialogic ethics requires at least two people through communication, it is important to what we are supposed to know about the Others. Since they have different background and values from us, it is better to have prior knowledge about them. The textbook said, “Taking communication ethics into a dialogic perspective requires meeting and understanding various communication contexts and applications.”(94) I believe that openness to correction is important through communication.

In order to learn new perspectives or ideas from dialogue, we should be open-minded to understand others. Which does not mean that we need to absorb what others say and think, but we need to negotiate differences. We learn from differences more than similarities, so negotiating difference is key to have successful learning circumstance. At the same time, the Other is also trying to learn from you, so discuss your opinion as clear as possible. It would be difficult for us because we tend to communicate via social network services. Since I cannot see my friends face while we are exchanging our ideas on smartphone, it is sometimes difficult to understand if she understands what I’m trying to say. Face to face communication would be more effective to apply dialogic ethics rather than text messages.