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The Case for Calling People on the Phone
We’ve never had more ways to keep in touch. So why are we talking to one another less?
TL;DR
- Modern communication is optimized for efficiency, often favoring texts and emojis over phone calls.
- Fewer people are making phone calls, reserving them for emergencies or significant life events.
- Texting is faster but lacks the depth and spontaneity of phone conversations.
- A study showed people spoke fewer words per day in 2019 than in 2005.
- The article encourages readers to resume calling friends without a specific agenda.