How Gmail Became Our Diary
Briefly

Google's decision to provide a full gigabyte of email storage transformed email usage, enabling a vast accidental archive capturing personal histories, relationships, and interactions.
Gmail's generous storage allowance allowed users to retain every email, marking a shift from deleting messages due to limited space, ultimately impacting communication patterns and archiving personal narratives.
Google Gmail played a pivotal role in ushering individuals into adulthood by offering a more professional platform for communication, replacing whimsical email addresses with accounts suited for job prospects and editorial correspondence.
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