ET: Call home... This has nothing to do with extraterrestrial communication; I just couldn't resist the wordplay.  ET refers to Epoch Times, my go-to news source these daze.  Here's the actual topic: Should You Call or Text? Science Weighs In A new study suggests that we undervalue the bonding and enjoyment we get from hearing someone's voice I'm old school and don't really like text messaging.  I see its convenience and do use it, but generally prefer to speak with friends and family.  As a long-time McLuhanist, I understand why: The voice medium has tone and inflection that is lacking in text; therefore it carries much more information.  The linked article explains it fairly well.