The Written Word...Evolution

In reading the article that describes the continual evolution of the written communicated word, there are a couple things that really stand out.  Those being, 1) our forms of communication are continuing to evolve as we invent new technology, although the message never really changes, and 2) the message has become more clear and instantaneous through delivery.  As we have moved from scratching pictures on stone to typing electronically in an email, our ability to clearly and concisely explain our thoughts, emotions and experience has dramatically increased.  Millions of years ago, if I was describing how I narrowly avoided being eaten by a dinosaur through a series of pictures scratched on stone, it would likely take a considerable amount of time to inscribe and depend on my skill as an artist.  Now, in wanting to capture the event of narrowly avoiding being hit by a speeding taxi, I can use my iPhone to snap a picture of the taxi, then quickly send an email out to my closest family and friends from the same device.  Now they have a chance to read an archived piece of my life at almost the same time that I experienced it, with the pictures and emotion included.  This is definitely clearer and infinitely faster.

CG