A Eulogy for the Long, Intimate Email

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/style/a-eulogy-for-the-long-intimate-email.html

A Eulogy for the Long, Intimate Email

This article reflects on the decline of long, intimate emails in today's age of instant messaging and social media. The author mourns the loss of a form of communication that allowed for deeper connections and self-expression. It discusses how emails provided a platform for people to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a more thoughtful and deliberate manner. The article also acknowledges the convenience and efficiency of short messages but highlights the unique value of longer emails in fostering meaningful connections. Ultimately, the author presents a eulogy for the long, intimate email, lamenting its fading presence in modern communication.

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This article reflects on the decline of long, intimate emails in today's age of instant messaging and social media. The author mourns the loss of a form of communication that allowed for deeper connections and self-expression. It discusses how emails provided a platform for people to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a more thoughtful and deliberate manner. The article also acknowledges the convenience and efficiency of short messages but highlights the unique value of longer emails in fostering meaningful connections. Ultimately, the author presents a eulogy for the long, intimate email, lamenting its fading presence in modern communication.