Tiedonsiirtokinynkyä

Tiedonsiirtokinynkyä is a Finnish term that translates to "information transfer hill" or "information transfer steep slope." It refers to a hypothetical conceptual challenge or difficulty encountered when attempting to transfer complex or nuanced information from one domain, system, or person to another. The metaphor suggests that the process of moving knowledge is not always a smooth, linear progression but can involve overcoming significant obstacles.

This difficulty can arise from various factors. Differences in background knowledge, terminology, or understanding between the sender and receiver can create a gap that makes effective communication challenging. Similarly, the inherent complexity of the information itself may make it hard to simplify or translate without losing essential meaning. The "kinynkyä" or hill implies that significant effort and specific strategies are needed to bridge this gap successfully.

In practical terms, tiedonsiirtokinynkyä might be observed in academic research where findings need to be communicated to the public, in business settings when technical details are explained to non-technical stakeholders, or even in interpersonal relationships where deeply held beliefs or experiences are shared. Overcoming this "hill" often requires clear communication, empathy, and the use of appropriate analogies or simplified explanations to ensure the intended message is accurately received and understood. The concept highlights the active and often demanding nature of knowledge dissemination.