Evolution and Mechanics of Communication

The video explores the evolution of communication from 200 years ago to the present, highlighting key milestones such as the first transatlantic cable, the advent of telephones, and the invention of cell phones. It explains how text messages work through radio waves and cell networks. The video also discusses modern messaging trends, including the rise of internet-based services like WhatsApp, and predicts future communication technologies, such as 5G and embedded phones.

How long did it take to deliver a message from New York City to London 200 years ago?

• 1 month

• 12 days

• 17 hours

• 10 days

What was the weight of the first cell phone invented 30 years ago?

• As much as a television

• As much as an iron

• As much as a book

• As much as a laptop

What type of waves are used to transmit text messages?

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Light waves

• Radio waves

What is the term used to describe the geographical areas served by mobile towers?

• Zones

• Cells

• Regions

• Blocks

Why do phones transmit at higher levels indoors?

• Due to lack of sunlight

• Due to building materials

• Due to higher temperatures

• Due to more people

What year did traditional SMS text traffic peak?

• 1991

• 2021

• 2011

• 2001

Which messaging service overtook traditional SMS as the number one handler of text messaging?

• WhatsApp

• Signal

• Telegram

• Facebook Messenger

What percentage of international data is sent via undersea cables?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 99%

What generation of mobile communication networks are we currently in?

• 6G

• 5G

• 4G

• 3G

What is a potential future technology for communication mentioned in the video?

• Quantum phones

• Telepathic communication

• Phones embedded in our bodies

• Holographic phones