"The sense of loss I feel about the decline of e-mail has less to do with how we communicate than with what
we communicate. The means by which we deliver a message affects its
content. While the rise of the BlackBerry has proven that e-mail can be
adapted for fast-burst communiqués, the medium is best-suited for
longer musings. As opposed to instant messaging, e-mail provides the
breathing room to contemplate what we're writing and express nuanced
thoughts."

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