"Encoding/Decoding" (essay)

"Encoding/Decoding" is a communication model that explains how messages are created and understood. Encoding involves the sender converting their ideas or information into symbols, words, or images to share with others. Decoding is the process by which the receiver interprets and makes sense of these symbols. The model highlights that meaning is not automatic; it depends on cultural background, personal experiences, and context. Effective communication requires understanding that two people may encode and decode messages differently, which can influence how well the message is received and understood.