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Most people really never left the calling people part. Tech just made it easier for them.

I've known people who have gone from on the phone all the time people to using skype to those in discord voice chats. Largely because of the costs of calling internationally as well, can't leave that out!

Although I will say, some of these platforms could learn a thing or two from the voicemail system!

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You’re absolutely right although I do think there is a subtle but fundamental difference between old school phone calls (especially if done on a landline) and modern voice chats.

Now it’s a lot easier to do a voice call and also do something else since you’re probably sitting in front of your computer. And you can stay there for hours chatting about literally nothing.

Phone calls, had to be a lot more intentional. Firstly because of the cost but also because it was harder to do something else while on the phone.

And I kinda miss that.

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