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Area of Science:

  • Interdisciplinary communication studies
  • Game theory
  • Philosophy of science

Background:

  • Signals are crucial concepts across biology, economics, and philosophy.
  • Existing definitions of signals often rely on teleological explanations (purpose-driven).
  • A precise, non-teleological definition of signals is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define "signals" independent of their form or purpose.
  • To introduce novel concepts of "information revealing" and "information concealing" moves within game theory.
  • To provide an alternative to teleological theories of communication.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the term "signal".
  • Development of a formal framework for analyzing strategic interactions in games.
  • Introduction of new terminology for moves within games based on information transmission.

Main Results:

  • A non-teleological definition of signals is proposed.
  • Novel concepts of "information revealing" and "information concealing" moves are introduced.
  • The framework offers a new perspective on strategic information exchange.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed definition provides a more general and applicable understanding of signals.
  • The new game-theoretic concepts enhance the analysis of communication strategies.
  • This work challenges existing teleological frameworks for communication.