The Myth of Communication Breakdown
Many popular myths are self-serving. 'Communication breakdown' is one of them. It's a metaphor, you shouldn't take it literally. If you do, you might get stuck.
How to Get On Without Giving In
Progress that involves people is often obstructed by the way we think about the choices we must decide between. 'Choice' is a concept, and one which can be expanded or contracted at will. The way we think determines what we are silling to see.