Is mail considered technology?

[Cristatus]

And should it be retired like most other technologies (e.g.: betamax) since e-mail is pretty much everywhere, faster, and simpler?

Discuss.

 

[JS80]

When you find a way to send cell phone accessories by e-mail, then yes it should be retired.

 

[vrbaba]

Originally posted by: JS80
When you find a way to send cell phone accessories by e-mail, then yes it should be retired.

or video cards and hard drives

 

[Cristatus]

Originally posted by: JS80
When you find a way to send cell phone accessories by e-mail, then yes it should be retired.

I just thought about that. All I can say is, they should charge premium for letters 😉

 

[stan394]

Originally posted by: JS80
When you find a way to send cell phone accessories by e-mail, then yes it should be retired.

teleport FTW!

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

no. it is a service. it USES technology, but in an of itsself, I would say that postal service is NOT technology.

 

[alrocky]

Not everyone has a computer. Not all mail can be sent as an email. Email completely replacing mail is about as likely as credit cards completely replacing cash.

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: alrocky
Not everyone has a computer. Not all mail can be sent as an email. Email completely replacing mail is about as likely as credit cards completely replacing cash.

That's much more practical. Maybe not strictly credit cards as we know it now, but a system where all our money is digitized seems probable..

 

[CalvinHobbs]

Originally posted by: alrocky
Not everyone has a computer. Not all mail can be sent as an email. Email completely replacing mail is about as likely as credit cards completely replacing cash.

that must be the best comparison, paper will never cease to exist either well in my lifetime