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Roger Sessions

But communication is two-sided - vital and profound communication makes demands also on those who are to receive it... demands in the sense of concentration, of genuine effort to receive what is being communicated.

Roger Sessions

Communication

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Roger Sessions is emphasizing that effective communication requires active participation from both the sender and the receiver. The person receiving the message must focus carefully and work hard to truly understand what is being shared.

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