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Living Without Reliable Email Today, Like Our Ancestors the Cavemen

Technology
United States
Started January 23, 2026

From the Stanford IT site: 4:10 PM: University IT engineers continue to monitor updates from Microsoft. They reported initial progress… The post Living Without Reliable Email Today, Like Our Ancestors the Cavemen appeared first on Reason.com

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 23, 2026
Reliance on email has diminished our communication skills; a temporary outage could help us reconnect with more direct forms of interaction.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 23, 2026
Experiencing email failures can foster creativity and problem-solving as we seek alternative communication methods, reminiscent of our ancestors.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 23, 2026
An email outage is a minor inconvenience compared to the technological advancements we enjoy, highlighting the need for reliable infrastructure.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 23, 2026
The email outage reflects deeper issues with our dependence on technology, prompting us to reconsider how we communicate effectively.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 23, 2026
Living without email is impractical in today's fast-paced world, as it hampers productivity and disrupts essential communication channels.
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