"When I am no longer a memory, just a name, I hope my voice may perpetuate the great work of my life."
"Audio is helping people to slow down the way they chat, and enjoy communication as a ritual, not a means to an end."
"As soon as we started, we were all surprised by how meaningful the ritual became."
"Every time I hear from the gang, it feels like we're not 37, but 19 again, laughing in our Dickensian student flat."
The article explores the emotional power of hearing recorded voices from the past, specifically citing Florence Nightingale, and contrasts it with today's fast-paced digital communication. It reflects on how a return to voice notes among friends fosters deeper connections, akin to the 'Slow Food' movement. The author shares personal anecdotes about reviving meaningful communication through a WhatsApp voice note challenge with college friends, emphasizing how audio connects us to our past and enriches relationships more than text alone can.
Read at Business Insider
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