Why Is Conversation So Easy? Surely it should be harder than giving a speech?

Many people find it difficult to give a speech, and it is not always easy to listen to one, but we are all pretty good at holding a conversation.

Why is this?  Surely, delivering a monologue or listening to one should be easier than dialogue?

If you are interested in the explanation, take a look at this post in my blook Our brains are designed for conversation — the title, of course, gives the answer away.

But then, if we are “designed” for conversation – not for monologue, why do we inflict lectures on each other?

The Myth of Thamus and Theuth

Video Meeting Hand Signals