Hacking verbal communication systems
summary
Argues that explicit hand signals borrowed from Occupy and Quaker meetings replace invisible turn-taking and cut latency and interruption races, using eight gestures (four for speaking like point of order and I need clarification, four for feeling like applause). Shows these signals visualize who wants the floor, let facilitators and progressive stack prioritize underrepresented voices, and reports they work in in-person groups though they fail for audio-only or visually impaired participants.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Start
- 1:09How To Improve Your Conversations
- 2:06Flow Control
- 5:11Point of Order
- 5:51Direct Response
- 11:32Interrupt Signals
- 14:47Progressive Stack
